Tue Nov 19 08:09:42 UTC 2024: ## Kim Kardashian Plays Rock-Paper-Scissors with Tesla’s Optimus Robot, Showcases Cybercab
**Los Angeles, CA – November 19, 2024** – Kim Kardashian surprised her fans with a playful interaction with Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, in a series of videos posted to social media. The videos show Kardashian engaging in a lighthearted game of rock-paper-scissors with the approximately $20,000 robot, which she introduced as her “new friend.”
The interaction began with Kardashian marveling at Optimus’ ability to mimic her hand gestures, including a heart shape. She then challenged the robot to a run and a game of rock-paper-scissors. While Optimus initially impressed Kardashian with its ability to perform actions like blowing a kiss, it ultimately lost the game, displaying a surprisingly human-like gesture of frustration by throwing its hands up and shaking its head.
Beyond the playful interaction, Kardashian’s videos also offered a sneak peek into Tesla’s autonomous Cybercab, a robotaxi lacking a steering wheel and pedals. Optimus was shown seated inside the vehicle, leading Kardashian to caption one video, “Optimus is here to take me for a ride in the Cybercab.”
The videos have generated significant buzz online, with many praising Tesla’s innovative marketing strategy. While it remains unclear if Kardashian intends to purchase either the robot or the Cybercab, her public display of the technology serves as a significant endorsement for the Tesla products. Kardashian’s past support for Musk and Tesla, including showcasing her custom Cybertruck, further highlights the impact of this seemingly informal product demonstration.
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