Copy URL Tesla‘s Optimus humanoid robot is back in action, and this time it’s tackling a real-world task: precisely inserting battery cells into a tray. The latest video, shared by Tesla on May 5th, showcases the robot’s progress with a neural network trained to interpret 2D camera footage and onboard sensor data. This allows Optimus to directly generate the necessary joint movements for the task. Tesla also reported that multiple Optimus robots are now being deployed in factories This isn’t just a one-off demo – Tesla officials report that several Optimus robots are now deployed in their factories, undergoing daily testing and refinement on actual workstations. They’ve even mastered navigating the office environment for extended periods without incident, though achieving higher speeds remains a work in progress. These developments align with Tesla CEO Elon Musk‘s earlier statements. During the first-quarter earnings call, Musk projected Optimus to be capable of completing “useful” factory tasks by year’s end. The company aims to utilize Optimus in their own production facilities before the year is out, with potential sales to external customers by the end of 2025. Click here to watch the video on X. RELATED