When a robot says it loves Daft Punk, you know the future has arrived.
EDM.com has discovered a TikTok video in which Tesla’s Optimus bot surprised a group of inquisitive attendees at the company’s recent “We Robot” event with its top music pick: Daft Punk. Speaking with the group, the Optimus bot said EDM is its favorite genre before referring to the legendary duo by name.
The interaction added a dash of pop culture flair to the high-tech event, where fans had the rare opportunity to interact with Tesla’s unreleased technology. The humanoid bot’s casual nod to Daft Punk delighted attendees, especially since CEO Elon Musk has championed EDM culture in the past.
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Tesla’s affinity for the genre isn’t new, but this latest news out of “We Robot” adds a new twist. Musk has hosted massive EDM-inspired events in the past, such as the “Cyber Rodeo” at Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory and rave-fueled “Giga Fest” in Berlin, where techno became an integral part of the celebration. He has also flirted with part-time music production, releasing his song “Don’t Doubt ur Vibe” back in 2020.
The “We Robot” event, held at Warner Bros. Discovery studio, was already drawing attention for showcasing Tesla’s latest advancements in robotics and autonomous vehicles. However, the Optimus bots stole the show by roaming around the crowd, dancing and even conversing with fans in varying accents.
Their introduction hints at Tesla’s vision for consumer-ready bots, with Musk predicting a future where these high-tech companions could be within reach for roughly $30,000.
Musk in June 2024 claimed that Optimus could enter limited production in 2025. He reportedly expects the bots to be available for households by 2027.
