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Tesla’s Optimus Heads for Market: Robots for Sale by End of 2025, Says Musk

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  • Humanoid robots have been in development by Honda and Boston Dynamics
  • Musk has said robot sales could become a large part of the Tesla business
  • Tesla put out the first generation of its Optimus robot in September 2022

The future of robotics might be arriving sooner than expected. Elon Musk, the ever-optimistic CEO of Tesla, has announced that Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, could be available for purchase by the end of 2025.

From Lab to Showroom: Optimus Steps Up

Optimus, also known as Bumble in its first iteration, was first unveiled by Tesla in September 2022. Since then, the robot has been undergoing development, with Tesla showcasing its ability to perform basic tasks like folding laundry. Now, Musk’s comments suggest that Optimus is on track to transition from a research project to a marketable product.

Musk told investors on a conference call that he guessed the Tesla robot would be able to perform tasks in the factory by the end of this year.

Billionaire Musk also said that robot sales could become a larger part of the Tesla business than other segments, including car manufacturing.

“I think Tesla is best positioned of any humanoid robot maker to be able to reach volume production with efficient inference on the robot itself,” Musk said on the Tuesday call, referring to the artificial intelligence abilities.

A Glimpse of a Robotized Future

The potential applications of humanoid robots like Optimus are vast, and their successful integration into society could revolutionize various industries. Imagine robots performing repetitive and potentially dangerous jobs in factories, assisting with logistics and warehouse operations, or even providing care for the elderly. The possibilities seem endless.
Several companies have been betting on humanoid robots to meet potential labor shortages.

2025: A Realistic Timeline?

Musk has a history of setting ambitious deadlines, and achieving them isn’t always guaranteed.  In 2019, he told investors that Tesla would be operating a network of “robotaxi” autonomous cars by 2020.
Some experts remain skeptical about Tesla’s ability to bring a complex robot like Optimus to market by the end of 2025. Challenges in areas like artificial intelligence, manufacturing scalability, and cost need to be addressed before Optimus becomes a mainstream product.

Other Companies Developing Humanoid Robots

Humanoid robots have been in development for several years by Japan’s Honda and Hyundai Motor’s Boston Dynamics.
This year, Microsoft and Nvidia-backed startup Figure said it had signed a partnership with German automaker BMW to deploy humanoid robots in the car maker’s facility in the United States.

The Road Ahead: Development, Testing, and Refinement

In the coming months, we can expect to see more details about Optimus’ capabilities, pricing, and target markets. Tesla will likely conduct rigorous testing to ensure the robots are safe, reliable, and effective in real-world settings.

One thing is certain: the future of work and automation is on the horizon. Whether Optimus leads the charge or paves the way for similar innovations, it certainly represents a significant step toward a robotized future.

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