Highlights – Humanoid Robot Doctor: Imagine if robots replaced humans in surgeries, especially those that until now only specialized doctors could perform. Tesla CEO Elon Musk envisions the Optimus humanoid robot in this role. Musk claims that this robot will be able to perform superhuman surgeries—extremely complex and delicate operations that are challenging for humans.
Humanoid Robot Doctor
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and Tesla CEO, recently claimed that his Optimus humanoid robot could perform more complex surgeries than human doctors in the future. According to Musk, this robot will be able to perform superhuman operations that were previously only possible for expert doctors. Musk’s vision is that if these robots are built in factories and distributed worldwide, healthcare could become more accessible and affordable. In a conversation with his investor Ron Baron, Elon Musk explained that his Optimus humanoid robot can perform extremely complex medical procedures, even those that humans may not be able to perform. However, experts say that this technology still has a long way to go before it can be used in hospitals.
Musk presented his bold vision for the Optimus humanoid robot being developed by Tesla Inc. He argued that this robot can perform the most complex medical procedures that many doctors cannot. Musk emphasized that the biggest obstacle in healthcare is not money, but the limited number of expert doctors. He said that there are only a limited number of expert surgeons and specialists, and they don’t grow on trees. But now they will all be manufactured in factories. He argues that if humanoid robots like Optimus are mass-produced and distributed globally, they could alleviate medical costs and shortages.
A 50-Actuator Arm for Surgical Precision
Key to this vision is the robot’s precision. Tesla has announced that the next version of Optimus will use approximately 50 actuators in its arm. This is significantly more than the prototype’s 17, which are necessary for delicate operations. Musk explained that this hardware leap will allow the robot to achieve human-like precision.
