Tesla Optimus Robot to Play Records for Us?

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Vinyl record playing audiophiles may be able to be even more sedentary in the future!

 
Would you buy a robot to operate your stereo, when it's not putting away groceries or doing your laundry or teaching French to your kid?

No longer would we be concerned about a line stage pre-amplifier that doesn't come with a remote control.
 
Vinyl record playing audiophiles may be able to be even more sedentary in the future!

I've been playing records since I was 6 years old. Dad taught me early on how to cue a record and how to take care of records.

I'm acclimated to playing records & tape, tuning into a radio station , adjusting the volume on my preamp ECT, so it was never a issue for me.
I have a remote for my new CD player but only use the play button. My tuners are all analog variety so manual tuning is required.

Those that heavily rely upon a remote to operate their system may be more inclined to buy a robot to operate their system. I personally would never consider the purchase of a robot for any purpose.

No doubt robots will evolve to becoming companions to humans at some point( think Wifelike).

Just my opinions.
 
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Of course Tesla would have to offer an Audiophile Edition Optimus robot,* with sound-absorbing material over those reflective metal parts, and an optional linear power supply to avoid any switch-mode power supply EMI.

*Credit to Marc Meisner
 
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Tesla bots are for when you get so old you can't function even vaguely reasonably.

So save up...:)
 
With current tech a Tesla bot has zero chance of doing a good cartridge alignment job.

Elon is a decent dude but he isn't responsible for what Tesla has achieved. The employees are. Possibly because they believe in him.

Us humans are an odd bunch. We believe far too much in what media presents us with. We have a real temptation to over rate certain humans as a result.

I like Elon a lot. But the point is made.
 
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With current tech a Tesla bot has zero chance of doing a good cartridge alignment job.

Elon is a decent dude but he isn't responsible for what Tesla has achieved. The employees are. Possibly because they believe in him.

Us humans are an odd bunch. We believe far to much in what media presents is with. We have a real temptation to over rate certain humans as a result.

I like Elon a lot. But the point is made.
Off course he is responsible as the manager setting out the big lines .
A good manager makes people wanna work for him.
Look at space X what those guys do in texas is amazing
 
Would you buy a robot to operate your stereo, when it's not putting away groceries or doing your laundry or teaching French to your kid?

No longer would we be concerned about a line stage pre-amplifier that doesn't come with a remote control.
Plenty of examples come to mind, but I’ll stick with this one to keep it safe: asking a robot to operate my stereo is like sending a robot to watch a movie and expecting a meaningful summary. It takes away the enjoyment.
 
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Plenty of examples come to mind, but I’ll stick with this one to keep it safe: asking a robot to operate my stereo is like sending a robot to watch a movie and expecting a meaningful summary. It takes away the enjoyment.
Hi!

Fair enough. The purchase of a robot is strictly optional.

I think the analogy is not very good (there is nothing subjective or interpretive about the mechanical operation of a stereo), and you don't need the analogy. Enjoyment from operating the stereo yourself does not require any independent justification or defense.
 
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Hi!

Fair enough. The purchase of a robot is strictly optional.

I think the analogy is not very good (there is nothing subjective or interpretive about the mechanical operation of a stereo), and you don't need the analogy. Enjoyment from operating the stereo yourself does not require any independent justification or defense.
But operating stereo is a part of audio enjoyment. Men like to play with gadgets, it’s a kind of habit inscribed inside our brain.
 
Optimus will eventually be only 10 - 20 grand when produced in numbers .

What would you choose ,.....a thick dubious high end cable or some next level enginering .
A house robot will be in everyones house in 20 - 30 years i reckon , for all kinds of tasks.
And you can ask him anything and he knows the answer :cool:

Oh and by the way Mechazilla and the chop sticks ..... fantastic job ;)
 
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