Elon Musk and Tesla's Dancing Robot Almost Crossed the Line Into Self-Parody.

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The release of Tesla and Elon Musk's dancing robot did not exactly receive a standing ovation from robotics experts.

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Many tech enthusiasts and Tesla supporters were excited to see how far they could push robotics,

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but the outcomes left much to be desired.

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The internet was full of jokes about the robot's clumsy dance moves;

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some people even suggested it was a self-parody.

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In any case, the failed attempt has nothing to do with Musk's record of engineering innovation or Tesla's cutting-edge technology.

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