Tesla Optimus Palo Alto 'Robot University' — 24lb Suit, 40 Cameras, 24/7 Data Collection
Published · Updated · By Investus editorial desk (SUNRYU Partners)
Robert Scoble revealed details of Tesla's Palo Alto Optimus R&D facility, called a 'robot university.' Workers wear 24lb suits with up to 40 cameras and 3D sensor grids, capturing ultra-detailed video and depth data 24/7 across 3 shifts. Separate teams collect home data (sandwich making) and factory data (HVAC installation). Data flywheel orders of magnitude larger than Tesla's 9-camera cars.
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