Elon Musk has announced that Tesla plans to introduce its humanoid robots, called Optimus, for internal use starting next year. According to Musk, Optimus will begin performing factory tasks later this year and could be commercially available by late 2025.<\/p>
The introduction of Optimus aims to address labor shortages and manage repetitive or hazardous tasks in industries such as logistics and manufacturing. Major companies like Honda and Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics are also developing humanoid robots for similar purposes.<\/p>
Musk previously stated that Tesla would have \"robotaxi\" autonomous cars by 2020. However, he announced a delay for the robotaxi last week, citing significant design changes.<\/p>
Tesla introduced the first generation of its Optimus robot, named Bumblebee, in September 2022. This year, the company released a video showcasing a second-generation bipedal robot folding a T-shirt at their facility.<\/p>
In recent months, Musk has shifted his focus toward artificial intelligence, autonomous driving software, robotaxis, and the Optimus robot in response to decreasing demand for electric vehicles, which account for over 80 percent of Tesla's quarterly revenue.<\/p>
(With input from Reuters)<\/p>
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Musk says Tesla to launch humanoid robots for internal use in 2025
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