Tesla App Reveals Details of Optimus Gen 3 Robot with Streamlined Design Features
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Tesla has recently been quiet about its humanoid robot project, but its mobile app may have inadvertently leaked information. New digital assets discovered within the Tesla App appear to showcase the unmasked production version of the Optimus Gen 3 robot. Tesla enthusiast @WholeMars found these renderings in the updated Tesla Android App, which are official UI models designed to display the Tesla robot on mobile devices.
The extracted renderings provide a direct comparison between the upcoming Gen 3 and the previous Gen 2.5 prototype. Notably, the Gen 3 features a more streamlined design, with redesigned pelvis and hip components, and a flexible joint cover to protect vulnerable areas. The knee and lower leg panels have transitioned from a shiny gold finish to a matte black shell, creating a more cohesive black and champagne gold color scheme. Additionally, the Gen 3's hands have been significantly upgraded, boasting 22 degrees of freedom, closely mimicking human hand capabilities.
Optimus Gen 3 is positioned as a version specifically designed for large-scale factory production. The emphasis on simplified manufacturing processes and the product's aesthetic is evident from the detailed design revealed. Tesla previously postponed the public unveiling of Optimus Gen 3, with Elon Musk indicating that final adjustments were needed. Behind the scenes, production preparations are advancing rapidly, with plans to modify the Fremont factory for assembly, aiming for an annual production capacity of 1 million units, and potentially scaling up to 10 million units at the Texas Gigafactory.
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