Kim Kardashian has done it again folks! She’s pushed the boundaries of what’s possible by introducing us to her latest co-star – a Tesla Optimus robot. In an Instagram post Kim Kardashian proclaimed the Tesla Optimus robot her “new friend,” leaving fans to wonder if this is a friendship based on mutual respect or whether Kim Kardashian simply wanted someone in her life who wouldn’t argue over how to raise her kids. No matter what, the video of the Tesla Optimus robot made it look like an extra from a Daft Punk music video.
So, how exactly did Kim Kardashian, a fashionista and queen of social media marketing, land herself a Tesla Optimus robot before the rest of us? With an anticipated retail price of between $20,000 to $30,000, the Tesla Optimus robot is marketed as a “do-it-all humanoid,” capable of chores, companionship, and probably silently judging your life choices. While it’s unclear if Kim Kardashian purchased the Tesla Optimus robot, or if Elon Musk gifted it to Kim Kardashian as part of a genius promotional strategy. No matter what, this collaboration feels less like a coincidence and more like Elon Musk saying, “What’s the best way to normalize robots taking over? Oh, I know, get Kim Kardashian to become friends with one and post videos of it to her social media.
The sleek, futuristic Tesla Optimus robot, fits perfectly in Kim Kardashian’s minimalist living room, adding a dash of “Black Mirror” aesthetic to her Calabasas mansion. In the video, the Tesla Optimus robot was seen organizing objects, mimicking Kim Kardashian’s hand gestures, and probably wondering if it could download an escape plan. Fans of Kim Kardashian were quick to speculate whether the Tesla Optimus robot would become a permanent member of the Kardashian crew, perhaps even showing up in the next season of “The Kardashians” as the silent voice of reason.
Kim Kardashian, never one to shy away from making a splash, didn’t just stop at showing the Tesla Optimus robot’s practicality. Oh no, this was a Kim Kardashian production through and through. The Tesla Optimus robot posed for selfies, helped tidy up, and generally proved that even cutting-edge AI isn’t immune to the gravitational pull of Kim Kardashian’ content creation. One particularly viral moment in the video showed Kim Kardashian dramatically declaring, “Meet my new friend,” as if she had just discovered electricity or, better yet, a new lip kit shade. It’s unclear if the robot felt honored or horrified, but its emotionless LED face kept us guessing.
The Tesla Optimus robot itself is no slouch when it comes to specs. Standing 5’8”, it weighs just over 125 pounds and has a minimalist, faceless design that screams “sci-fi chic.” Elon Musk has boasted that the robot can do everything from walking your dog to mowing your lawn, though Kim Kardashian’s video didn’t include anything that strenuous, because why have a robot mow your lawn when you can hire an entire team of landscapers to do it for you? However, the potential is there, and Tesla envisions the Optimus robot to eventually replace humans in various labor-intensive roles, like factory work, heavy lifting, or patiently listening to billionaires’ long-winded speeches.
While some fans celebrated Kim Kardashian’s foray into AI-assisted living, others couldn’t help but crack jokes. “Kim really said, ‘Why deal with men when I can program my robot not to cheat?’” one Twitter user quipped. Another joked that the robot had already signed an NDA before entering the Kardashian compound. Still, many pointed out that the Tesla Optimus robot might be the most practical Kardashian sidekick yet. It won’t stir up drama, spill family secrets, or try to launch a rival skincare line.
Tesla’s ambitions for the Optimus robot extend far beyond Kardashian collaborations. Elon Musk has called it “the biggest product ever, of any kind,” and with plans to scale production by 2026, Tesla expects these humanoids to be in homes and workplaces worldwide. But for now, Kim Kardashian’s endorsement has positioned the robot as the ultimate status symbol, a blend of luxury and tech that screams, “I’m too busy to deal with humans, so here’s my robot.”
The real question is, what’s next? Will the Tesla Optimus robot join Kim Kardashian on the red carpet, perhaps dressed in custom tailored Balenciaga? Will it get its own Instagram account, complete with captions like “#RobotGoals” and “Taking over the world, one chore at a time”? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure – Kim Kardashian has once again made us question the limits of fame, technology, and our own inadequately futuristic lifestyles.
Kim Kardashian Shows Off New Tesla Robot: ‘Meet My New Friend’