Tesla’s general-purpose humanoid, targeted at roughly $30,000 if it reaches volume production.
Optimus is a general-purpose humanoid robot under development by Tesla, first announced in 2021 and shown as a prototype in 2022, designed for repetitive or hazardous tasks. Elon Musk has stated a future target price of roughly $30,000, with volume production planned in the following years.
As industry leaders like Elon Musk lobby against AI guardrails, the race to scale platforms like Optimus hinges on balancing rapid iteration with enterprise-grade safety expectations.
Tesla is training its Optimus humanoid robot using data from real employees at its Gigafactory, aiming to enhance its capabilities for practical home and workplace assistance.
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