Kim Kardashian, widely recognized as a reality TV star, entrepreneur, and billionaire mogul, has introduced her latest fascination: Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. In a series of Instagram Story videos, Kardashian showcased her playful interaction with the robot, created by Elon Musk’s Tesla. From engaging in games to teaching hand gestures, the videos have stirred curiosity and conversation about the capabilities of this advanced technology. Optimus, reportedly priced between $20,000 and $30,000, highlights Tesla’s foray into robotics. The videos also featured a sneak peek of Tesla’s futuristic Cybercab, sparking further intrigue into Kardashian’s exploration of cutting-edge tech.
One of the highlights of Kardashian’s videos was her lighthearted game of rock-paper-scissors with Optimus. As the game began, Kim excitedly announced, “Umm, rock-paper-scissors.” The robot, following her lead, raised its hands to signal readiness. When the reality star won the round, she teased the robot by saying, “Oh! You’re a little slow. I beat you.”
In response, Optimus amusingly threw its hands into the air, mimicking a human gesture of frustration. The interaction demonstrated the robot’s ability to emulate human-like movements and emotions, captivating Kardashian and her audience.
Kim Kardashian posted a series of Instagram stories capturing her interactions with the humanoid robot Optimus by Elon Musk’s Tesla.
Kim Kardashian, in a series of videos posted to her Instagram Story, revealed her ‘new friend’—the humanoid robot Optimus by Elon Musk’s company Tesla. The socialite was seen praising, making hearts with her hands, and playing rock-paper-scissors with the robot, which reportedly costs between $20,000 and $30,000..
The game
“Umm, rock-paper-scissors,” Kim Kardashian says in an Instagram video. The robot responds by raising its hands, and with a chuckle, the reality TV star says, “Oh, raise the roof! Yap.”
Kim makes the first move in the game, and the robot follows. As it loses the game, the socialist says, “Oh! You’re a little slow. I beat you.” What happens next is interesting.
Upon getting beaten in the game, the robot throws its hands up, which humans often do to signify frustration.
“Meet My New Friend”: Kim Kardashian introduces Optimus…
Kardashian shared her excitement about Optimus with her followers, captioning one video on X (formerly Twitter), “Meet my new friend.” In the video, she greeted the robot with a cheerful “Hi” and challenged it to mimic her hand gestures.
When Kardashian formed a heart shape with her hands and asked, “Can you do this?” Optimus promptly replicated the gesture. The robot’s quick response left Kardashian visibly surprised and delighted as she exclaimed, “You know how to do that!” The seamless interaction highlighted Optimus’s advanced motor functions and intuitive programming.
Was the humanoid robot fully autonomous?…
Although the robot’s abilities are impressive, it remains unclear if Optimus was operating autonomously in the videos or guided by a handler. During its debut, Fortune reported that Optimus robots were operated by handlers rather than functioning independently. However, Tesla has claimed significant advancements in its humanoid robots, leading many to wonder whether the Optimus featured in Kardashian’s videos was showcasing true autonomy.
