Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot greets runners, poses for photos at Boston Marathon

Tesla placed its Optimus humanoid robot near the Boston Marathon finish line, where it greeted runners and posed for photos as a promotional attraction.

The robot’s appearance at the Boylston Street showroom created high visibility and helped spotlight Tesla’s robotics push.

The move shows Tesla using major public events to market Optimus and build anticipation for future commercialization.