Tesla’s Optimus V3 robotic is entering into the ring with some fancy new strikes and taking over Unitree’s G1 with a aptitude that’s onerous to disregard. It begins with a fundamental fist contact, identical to human sparring companions do earlier than a match. This units the stage for a 36 second video that reveals the robotic getting progressively extra fluid with a human accomplice.
Tesla Optimus studying Kung Fu pic.twitter.com/ziEuiiKWn7
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 4, 2025
Subsequent, Optimus takes a fight stance subsequent to its human counterpart. The robotic then invitations an assault and blocks with elevated velocity. A notable second is when Optimus delivers a facet kick and reveals extra stability and management than earlier than. That is extra than simply trying good; every step reveals how far the robotic has include dynamic actions.
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Stability is the main focus because the human accomplice pushes Optimus to its limits. The robotic hops and recovers with out stumbling. It is a large enchancment over the earlier “dancing” exams which lacked footwork. Although the arms and fingers are idle, implying Tesla should be engaged on these 22 diploma of freedom enhancements, the decrease physique power retains it fascinating.
Elon Musk has confirmed that Optimus’ strikes are managed by onboard AI, not a distant operator. It is a shift from the sooner tele-operated demos just like the popcorn serving one, which suggests Tesla is getting nearer to having a robotic that thinks and reacts by itself. If that’s true, it is going to change how Optimus works in actual world situations.
These martial arts strikes are to indicate the talents Tesla wants for sensible work. Lifting, carrying and crossing uneven floor all require the steadiness and adaptableness seen right here. Kung Fu received’t flip Optimus right into a warrior, however it’s a great way to indicate a robotic prepared for the hardships of on a regular basis job.
Curiosity stays as to what’s subsequent as there’s no finger movement and Musk’s selection of Kung Fu could also be a touch to his mischievous facet – maybe a wink to “The Matrix”. With plans to supply 5,000 models in 2025 and 50,000 in 2026, Optimus is gearing up for extra than simply lab demos.
