A new humanoid robot has been unveiled at Tesla headquarters named Optimus Gen 2. With this new product, Tesla has shown their remarkable progression in creating a robot that can even surpass human capabilities.

With the purpose of healthcare in mind, the Optimus Gen 2 is modeled to help with any health related tasks, from surgeries to even helping the elderly.

Standing at 5 ft. 11 in., this robot is an upgraded version of the first Optimus model and weighs about 121 lbs., making it 22 lbs. lighter than the original. With articulating toes, the Optimus Gen 2 can easily balance itself and is able to lift up to 150 lbs. which can really help in situations like having to move someone from a wheelchair and back.

Senior Kylie Atiles said, “I think it would be an amazing idea but could really backfire if this technology falls into the wrong hands or even if the robots get hacked. But other than that, I think this would be very beneficial to doctors.”

The Optimus Gen 2 has been redesigned with new hands, neck, feet and body to elevate its movement, performance and human-like appearance. With the ability to move swiftly, the robot can express more emotions and can handle delicate tasks like cooking and even helping with surgeries.

Junior Elijah Klein said, “It could definitely be helpful, but it could also be harmful. Because of AI and all of these new technologies, it’s not something you can really completely trust yet, especially in your home.”

Tesla’s vision is to use this technology in work environments unsuited for humans or even dangerous areas like construction sites and possibly on other planets. In the future, Tesla hopes to connect these robots within a network so they can communicate with each other and even communicate with the humans by the usage of the Neuralink technology Tesla has created.

The owner of Tesla, Elon Musk, wants these robots to cost half as much as a normal car in order to be easily accessible to healthcare corporations and even working class people. This technology can elevate the accessibility of healthcare providers and even create a cheaper, but safer, option for doctors in the future.