Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company’s humanoid robot, Optimus, could be ready for sale by the end of next year. The Tesla robot is expected to be capable of performing tasks within factory environments by the end of this year. Humanoid robots have garnered interest from several companies as potential solutions to address labor shortages and undertake repetitive tasks in industries such as logistics, warehousing, retail, and manufacturing. Major players in the field, including Japan’s Honda and Hyundai Motor’s Boston Dynamics, have been actively pursuing advancements in humanoid robotics for years.
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Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, may enter the market as early as the end of next year, according to CEO Elon Musk. The robot, designed to assist with labor shortages and repetitive tasks in industries like manufacturing and warehousing, is currently undergoing development and testing. Musk anticipates that Optimus will be capable of factory-based tasks by year’s end, following the successful unveiling of Bumblebee, the first-generation prototype, in September 2022.