
Musk says Tesla will be using humanoid robots by next year
By Jack Aylmer (Anchor), Zachary Hill (Video Editor), Ally Heath (Digital Producer)
This report was created with support from enhanced software.
Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot project, spearheaded by CEO Elon Musk, faces delays and skepticism despite making significant progress from its theatrical debut to functional prototypes. On Monday, July 21, Musk announced widespread implementation of the Optimus robots would be delayed again, at least until the end of 2024.
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Tesla shareholders responded to the delay with cautious optimism. The company’s stock rose 3% on Monday after the announcement.

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Tesla’s Optimus project has made significant strides since its introduction in 2021. The humanoids can now fold t-shirts and handle eggs without breaking them. However, ongoing challenges continue for development teams as the company struggles to meet ambitious timelines for widespread deployment. Two Optimus robots are currently working on Tesla’s factory floor, although Musk did not share what tasks the robots complete.
In the humanoid robotics space, Tesla already faces stiff competition from established players like Boston Dynamics. The robotics company already achieved significant milestones with its humanoid, Atlas, like running, moving objects and navigating obstacles in real-time.
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As Tesla prepares to introduce humanoid robots to factory settings, Musk began to address ethical and safety implications of using robot-human interactions. He emphasized the need for safety measures, including an off-switch. Musk said Tesla aims to use Optimus to address labor shortages and automate repetitive tasks across various sectors.
Musk projected the robots will hit the open market by late 2025 at an estimated price of $20,000 to $30,000.
[JACK AYLMER]
TESLA EMPLOYEES MIGHT BE GETTING A NEW CO-WORKER NEXT YEAR.
MEET OPTIMUS.
SET TO START HELPING OUT AT TESLA FACTORIES IN 20-25.
AND POTENTIALLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY 20-26.
THESE GOALS ARE COMING DIRECTLY FROM TESLA’S BILLIONAIRE CEO ELON MUSK.
WHO RECENTLY SHARED HIS PLANS TO HAVE THESE HUMANOID ROBOTS START WORKING FOR TESLA-
BEFORE RAMPING UP PRODUCTION TO SELL THEM TO OTHER COMPANIES.
WITH A PROJECTED PRICE TAG OF LESS THAN 20,000 DOLLARS.
OPTIMUS STANDS A LITTLE OVER FIVE-SIX AND WEIGHS ABOUT 123 POUNDS.
BILLED AS BEING ABLE TO TAKE ON “BORING, REPETITIOUS, AND DANGEROUS WORK.”
THIS ISN’T THE FIRST TIME MUSK HAS TEASED BRINGING ROBOTS TO TESLA FACTORY OPERATIONS.
BACK IN 2021, HE SAID HE EXPECTED THEY WOULD BE READY FOR THE COMPANY TO USE BY AS EARLY AS 20-22.
STILL, MUSK HAS REMAINED CONFIDENT IN THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF THIS TECHNOLOGY.
HE’S PREVIOUSLY SAID THE COMPANY’S ROBOT BUSINESS WILL ONE DAY BE WORTH MORE THAN ITS VEHICLE BUSINESS..
JACK AYLMER – STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS.
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