During a call with investors, the Tesla CEO disclosed plans indicating that Optimus could potentially undertake basic factory tasks by the culmination of 2024. Subsequently, the company envisages extending its reach by offering these robots for sale to other businesses in the subsequent year.
The 52-year-old billionaire articulated, “I believe Tesla holds the most advantageous position among all humanoid robot manufacturers to achieve mass production efficiently, with inference capabilities integrated directly into the robot itself.”
However, Tesla is not solitary in the pursuit of humanoid robotics. Tech behemoths such as Microsoft, alongside established automotive entities like Honda and Hyundai, have dedicated significant resources towards similar advancements over the years.
Recently, a startup joined forces with BMW to introduce humanoid robots into one of the automaker’s facilities based in the United States. This collaboration underscores the growing significance of humanoid robotics in streamlining industrial processes and augmenting workforce capabilities.
