At Tesla’s much-anticipated AI Day in 2021, Elon Musk announced the latest development in his array of futuristic inventions: Tesla Optimus. Designed to simplify humans' lives, the Optimus Bot will carry out the mundane and time-consuming tasks we’d all prefer to avoid. Whether you agree with the rise of robotics or not, this innovation could change the world of chores altogether and more importantly—laundry.
In this blog, we’re going to answer the question we know you’re ALL eager to know the answer to: Will the Tesla Optimus Bot be able to fold laundry? And—if like the majority of people, the robot is out of your budget—what are the other options available to you?
Let’s dive in!
Will the Tesla Optimus Bot Be Able to Fold Laundry?
While some people find the repetitive nature of folding laundry therapeutic, it’s pretty low on most household priority lists. Once you’ve separated your clothes, put them into the washer, hung them out to dry, and collected them in the basket again, there’s little energy left for folding. It’s for this reason that we’re so eager to know: Will the Tesla Optimus Bot be able to fold laundry? Well, we did some digging to find out.
As far as the details go, they’re vague at present. Nobody really knows to what extent these robots will be able to serve us—although Musk did offer a comforting warning that humans will always be able to overpower them, if it comes to it…
What We Do Know:
The robot will allegedly use all of the same custom machine-learning hardware found in Tesla vehicles, which are essentially robots on wheels
The mock-up proposed on AI day claims to be able to help with any household task, so it’s likely this will include completing laundry (and folding it after)
The robot will be humanoid, meaning that it will be shaped and sized like a human but with a screen for a face instead (a little spooky, right?)
Other Options for Easy Laundry Folding…
While we wait for this invention to meet the mainstream, there are many other ways to simplify your laundry folding routine.
Invest In a Folding Board
At WaveMAX, we’re committed fans of the classic folding board—a device used in homes and retail stores worldwide to achieve professional-looking results. Folding boards can be purchased for less than $20 and feature an intelligent plastic design that can make folding a breeze. They’re durable, easy to use, and produce the same result every time—ideal if you prefer a neat and tidy drawer aesthetic.
Pay For a Wash and Fold
If you’d prefer not to do any folding at all, there’s only one other option while you wait for the Tesla Optimus Bot to arrive at your doorstep: Pay for a wash and fold service. At WaveMAX Thornton, we’ll wash, dry, and fold your clothes to perfection, saving HOURS of your time. Our professional laundry assistants can get the job done the same or next day, all for one affordable price.
Ready to make laundry easier than ever before? Stop wasting time searching for a ‘laundromat near me’ and head to WaveMAX today – the clean, convenient, and courteous option!
