Elon Musk introduced the humanoid robot Optimus, developed by Tesla, which he owns. The robot was designed as a ‘humanoid friend’ that can do household chores. Musk said that Optimus, which is planned to be released in 2026, can make daily tasks easier and perform tasks such as watering plants, walking the dog, and babysitting.
Notsustainable energy, electric cars or even autonomous driving; Tesla’s biggest product so far has been an artificial intelligence robot called Optimus. In the presentation where Tesla owner Elon Musk introduced Optimus; this humanoid robot is seen taking shopping bags from the car and putting them in the kitchen, sitting at a table and playing games with the family he lives with, watering the plants, and serving drinks at home and at parties.
One of the most striking features of the robot is that it is an ‘autonomous assistant’ that can work independently. Musk says that the robot can be used in factories and warehouses as well as in the home environment. For example, Optimus will be able to take on tasks such as carrying boxes in warehouses.
Optimus is expected to be available for sale in 2026 with a price between $20,000-$30,000.
Tesla’s humanoid robot is equipped with artificial intelligence and is designed to make work easier for people with its physical skills. Musk emphasizes that this robot will make life much easier, especially in jobs that are considered ‘boring’, and states that the robot will function as an assistant rather than replacing people.
Contrary to pessimistic views about the emergence of superintelligence, which poses existential dangers for humans, Elon Musk has a completely optimistic vision that he says has an 80 percent chance of happening.