AceShowbiz - Kim Kardashian has debuted her Tesla Optimus Robot on Instagram. The reality star and entrepreneur described it as her "new friend," sharing videos of the humanoid waving, forming a heart with its hands, and even dancing. "You're so cute!" she exclaimed.

Expected to cost between $20,000 and $30,000 when it becomes publicly available, Optimus is designed to revolutionize daily life by performing tasks such as cleaning, grocery shopping, child care, and companionship. Kardashian demonstrated the robot's impressive abilities developed by Elon Musk's Tesla.

When it was launched, Optimus sparked controversy due to reports that the ones on display were not powered by true artificial intelligence but were being operated remotely by humans wearing special suits that translated their movements to the droid.

Criticism also emerged due to its resemblance to robots in Will Smith's 2004 film "I, Robot,". Director Alex Proyas quipped, "Hey Elon [Musk], can I have my designs back please?"

It's not the first time Kim Kardashian is embracing Tesla's innovative technology. The Optimus robot joins her collection of cutting-edge advancements, including a custom-painted Tesla Cybertruck.

However, it remains unclear whether Kardashian's Tesla Bot is operated remotely by a human or possesses true artificial intelligence. Nonetheless, her acquisition signals the arrival of a future where personal assistants become a reality.