Elon Musk predicts Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot will be the ‘biggest product of all time’
- Elon Musk seems to have big expectations from the Optimus robot
- According to him, it can do anything
- Take a look at the robot in the video below
Published on Oct 14, 2024 at 11:38 AM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Oct 15, 2024 at 3:12 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced a fleet of Optimus humanoid robots during the company’s highly anticipated ‘We, Robot’ event.
According to Musk, the potential of the Optimus robot is nearly limitless.
He also claimed that the robots can now ‘do anything.’
They can perform various tasks, such as walking your dog, babysitting, mowing the lawn, and even serving drinks.
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Biggest product ever
Elon Musk also predicted that Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot ‘will be the biggest product ever of any kind.’
He thinks it will be the most significant product ever created.
One would think that such a robot would be quite expensive.
However, according to Musk, Tesla envisions the long-term price for the robot falling between $20,000 and $30,000.
“The Optimus will walk amongst you,” said Musk during the event.
Soon enough the robots descended to the show floor and served drinks to the audience.
Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot
Elon Musk also bragged about how the Optimus robot could do anything, emphasizing the robot’s versatility.
However, he also made some wild claims like Tesla eventually manufacturing millions of units.
“I think everyone among the eight billion people on Earth will want an Optimus buddy,” says Musk.
It is quite a far stretch as far as predictions go, but the robot will certainly make quite an impact on Tesla’s growth.
Elon Musk predictions
“Optimus robot will revolutionize the world more than ever!” Musk said in a post on X.
“Whatever you can think of, it will do,” he said.
During the event, the robots were also seen playing a game of rock-paper-scissors with attendees
A few of them were also dancing inside a gazebo in a choreographed manner.
The Optimus humanoid robot has evolved rapidly since it was first introduced in 2021.
However, it might be a while before it can perform a variety of household chores and fulfill Tesla’s vision.
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
