Tesla Optimus Gen 2: handles raw eggs with per-finger force sensors

One year after the first Optimus reveal, Tesla unveils the second generation with substantial improvements. The most impressive demo video shows the robot picking up and moving raw eggs without breaking them — a task requiring force control precise to the millinewton.

Walking and movement speed is up 30% from Gen 1. Each finger has integrated tactile and force sensors, enabling adaptive grasping that adjusts based on object fragility. The stated target cost is under $20,000 per unit at mass production scale.

Tesla positions Optimus as its long-term flagship product, potentially more important than cars: a general-purpose robot for home and factory.