A leaked video shows Tesla’s Optimus robot falling and making a gesture resembling the removal of a VR headset. The motion has sparked concerns that the robot may still rely on human teleoperation.

Humanoid robots are often marketed as the next leap in automation—machines that can walk, talk, grasp objects, and think independently.

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