Tesla Bot | Actuators Team
A Tesla Optimus actuators team member discusses designing integrated robot drive systems at Tesla.
In this talk
- 0:12
Actuator design for Optimus
The team designs Optimus actuators, which combine motors and gear trains. Its work includes electromagnetic design, gear selection, and tuning parameters to fit the robot’s motion and structure.
- 0:52
Building the full drive system
Rather than assembling standard parts, the team develops custom motors and pairs them with gear trains. This system-level approach lets them tailor performance to the robot.
- 1:04
Vertical design and fast development
The speaker values the technical challenge and quick pace of development at Tesla. The team designs the magnetic components, gearing, and compact packaging together.
- 1:25
Integration and making the robot real
As robotic systems become more integrated, off-the-shelf components may not meet the design needs. The speaker describes the satisfaction of seeing a design progress from its beginnings to machined parts and a working robot.
- 1:48
Creating and recruiting for new work
The team is tackling unfamiliar engineering challenges and adapting quickly. The speaker expects new recruits to be impressed by the team’s pace and the finished robot.
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