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The billionaire claims his humanoid robot may be the “greatest product in history.”
The billionaire claims his humanoid robot may be the “greatest product in history.”
A bold promise
After presenting Tesla’s quarterly results, Elon Musk said his Optimus robot could one day help eliminate poverty and expand access to medical care.
The vision behind it
He described Optimus as “the greatest product in history,” predicting humanoid robots will reshape daily life and global labor.
Human-level precision
Musk even claimed the robot could become an “amazing surgeon,” though he offered no details on how that might work.
Safety before launch
He stressed that safety will be the top priority, especially in making hands as dexterous and precise as human ones.
A new version coming
Tesla expects to assemble the third version of Optimus in 2026 — one that, Musk says, will “look like a person in a robot suit.”
How it works
Optimus carries cameras to read its surroundings and uses AI derived from Tesla’s self-driving car systems.
Power and movement
It runs on a 2.3 kWh battery and features 40 electromechanical joints for lifelike motion and balance.
What it can lift
The robot can raise 5 kilograms per arm, carry 25 kilos, and perform a 75-kilo deadlift.
The scale of ambition
Musk predicts global demand could reach 10 to 20 billion units — an unprecedented goal for robotics.
Tesla’s turning point
Despite a 37 percent profit drop last quarter, Musk insists the company’s future lies in AI and real-world automation.
The road ahead
If Optimus delivers even part of what Musk promises, it could change both robotics and the global economy.
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