Tesla’s highly anticipated humanoid robot, Optimus, is taking a significant step closer to reality. During the company’s annual shareholders meeting, CEO Elon Musk provided updates on the robot’s development and its potential impact on Tesla’s future.
Musk revealed that limited production of Optimus is expected to begin in 2025. By the end of the year, Tesla plans to deploy thousands of these robots within its factories to assist with various tasks. The company has been steadily developing Optimus, with significant advancements showcased in December 2022, including a new generation of robots with improved capabilities. However, the company has been cautious about releasing specific details, emphasizing that the recently released shirt-folding video does not accurately represent Optimus’s current autonomous capabilities.
While the robot’s current autonomous capabilities are still under development, Musk remains optimistic about its future potential. He believes that Optimus has the capacity to revolutionize industries and potentially generate a substantial economic impact for Tesla. Musk has projected that Optimus robots, priced between $20,000 and $30,000, could contribute to an astounding $20 trillion increase in Tesla’s market capitalization.
Musk envisions a future where the ratio of robots to humans surpasses 1 to 1, implying that humanoid robots will eventually outnumber humans. This bold prediction highlights the potential for significant societal and technological transformations driven by advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence.
