Optimus: Musk's Robot Catches Ball Barehanded, 20 Million Netizens Watch Live

Optimus robot demonstrates groundbreaking hand dexterity, catching a tennis ball with 22 degrees of freedom, bringing humanoid robotics closer to real-world applications.

Elon Musk Makes a Personal Appearance: Over 20 Million Viewers Enthusiastically React to Optimus' New Dexterous Hand

As a tennis ball was forcefully thrown, Optimus' upgraded dexterous hand effortlessly caught it, exuding a sense of "piece of cake" confidence in every move.

This performance highlights the latest upgrades to Optimus' dexterous hand.

According to Milan Kovac, VP of Optimus:
Compared to the previous generation, the new hand boasts double the degrees of freedom, with 22 degrees in the hand and 3 in the wrist/forearm.

After witnessing this latest demonstration, former Microsoft strategist Robert Scoble quickly penned an essay:

(Remote-operated robotics) are overlooked and misunderstood...
Imagine being away on a business trip, but with a pair of gloves and VR glasses, you could play catch with your kids as if you were home.
I've seen attempts at remote operation from other robotics companies, but this is the best I've seen so far.