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Custom Tesla Optimus Makes Red Carpet Debut at "Tron: Ares" Premiere
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A Tron-Themed Optimus Greets Hollywood
Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot made a surprise appearance on the red carpet last night for the world premiere of Disney's "Tron: Ares." The robot, sporting a custom black paint job with glowing red accents in the style of the film's aesthetic, was seen interacting with the cast, including actor Jared Leto.
In a short video posted by the official Tesla Optimus account on X, the robot performs a series of controlled "kung fu" stances and movements in front of Leto. The caption playfully reads, "Tried to start a fight at the Tron: Ares premiere." The demonstration provides a clear public application for the martial arts routines that Tesla showcased just last week, which we covered in a previous article. This appearance suggests the "kung fu" training was, at least in part, preparation for this high-profile marketing event.
From R&D Demo to Public Spectacle
The event marks one of the first times Optimus has been presented to the public in a non-corporate setting, moving it from the factory floor and scripted keynote videos into the world of entertainment. The collaboration with Disney for the premiere of a major sci-fi film aligns with Tesla's efforts to position Optimus as a futuristic, capable humanoid. CEO Elon Musk also promoted the appearance on X, reposting Disney's video of the robot on the red carpet.
While the choreographed red carpet appearance highlights the robot's progress in balance and motion control, it does so in a highly controlled environment. The event's timing coincides with recent news reports of a lawsuit filed by a Tesla technician, who alleges he was injured by an industrial robot at the company's Fremont factory in a 2023 incident.
The contrast underscores the vast difference between a planned public demonstration and the complex safety challenges involved in deploying robotic systems in dynamic, real-world industrial environments. For now, the "Tron: Ares" appearance serves as a carefully managed glimpse into the robot's capabilities and Tesla's ambition for its humanoid program.
Tried to start a fight at the Tron: Ares premiere
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