Tesla's Optimus Humanoid Robot Sales to Public by End of 2027 - or Will They?
Elon Musk has once again set the bar high for himself, this time during his recent address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. At a gathering of esteemed business leaders and global influencers, Musk confidently announced that Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot would be sold to the public by the end of next year.
While Musk is notorious for making bold, often unrealistic claims about Tesla's development timeline, the promise of selling these robots to consumers seems particularly optimistic. The Optimus robots are designed to perform a wide range of tasks with unprecedented autonomy and efficiency, sparking both excitement and skepticism among investors and industry observers alike.
Musk's justification for the ambitious timeline is that the company will only release the robots when Tesla is confident in their "very high reliability," "very high safety," and "very high functionality." This disclaimer effectively sets the stage for a possible delay, as Musk has previously stated that commercial deployment was slated for 2026 - a promise that remains to be fulfilled.
The reality on the ground suggests that Optimus robots have not yet lived up to their marketing hype. A recent demonstration of the robot's capabilities ended with one model crashing after its headset was removed, raising questions about its practicality and reliability in real-world settings.
Furthermore, reports have surfaced indicating that previous demonstrations were likely remotely piloted by human operators rather than operating autonomously, casting doubt on Musk's assertion about the robots' advanced capabilities. It remains to be seen whether Tesla has truly cracked the code for autonomous robotics, or if the promised timeline is merely a product of Musk's confidence and optimism.
One cannot help but wonder if Musk's 2027 deadline is an attempt to keep investors in line, given that the program head for Optimus, Milan Kovac, recently departed Tesla. The prospect of mass-producing humanoid robots with complex tasks and capabilities like range-estimation and spatial reasoning seems daunting, especially considering the recent history of robotics failures.
Musk's optimism is not entirely unfounded, as he has made strides in developing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems that have contributed to some impressive innovations at Tesla. However, it remains to be seen whether these advancements will translate into practical applications for consumer-facing robots like Optimus.
On a related note, the CEO also announced that production of the highly anticipated Cybercab would begin in April, with ambitious goals to manufacture two million units annually. While this seems more plausible than the Optimus promise, one cannot help but question how many consumers genuinely desire cars without steering wheels that can accommodate only two people.
As Tesla continues to push the boundaries of innovation and technological advancement, it is clear that both Musk's ambition and Musk's timeline have set high expectations - some might even say they've gone too far.
Elon Musk has once again set the bar high for himself, this time during his recent address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. At a gathering of esteemed business leaders and global influencers, Musk confidently announced that Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot would be sold to the public by the end of next year.
While Musk is notorious for making bold, often unrealistic claims about Tesla's development timeline, the promise of selling these robots to consumers seems particularly optimistic. The Optimus robots are designed to perform a wide range of tasks with unprecedented autonomy and efficiency, sparking both excitement and skepticism among investors and industry observers alike.
Musk's justification for the ambitious timeline is that the company will only release the robots when Tesla is confident in their "very high reliability," "very high safety," and "very high functionality." This disclaimer effectively sets the stage for a possible delay, as Musk has previously stated that commercial deployment was slated for 2026 - a promise that remains to be fulfilled.
The reality on the ground suggests that Optimus robots have not yet lived up to their marketing hype. A recent demonstration of the robot's capabilities ended with one model crashing after its headset was removed, raising questions about its practicality and reliability in real-world settings.
Furthermore, reports have surfaced indicating that previous demonstrations were likely remotely piloted by human operators rather than operating autonomously, casting doubt on Musk's assertion about the robots' advanced capabilities. It remains to be seen whether Tesla has truly cracked the code for autonomous robotics, or if the promised timeline is merely a product of Musk's confidence and optimism.
One cannot help but wonder if Musk's 2027 deadline is an attempt to keep investors in line, given that the program head for Optimus, Milan Kovac, recently departed Tesla. The prospect of mass-producing humanoid robots with complex tasks and capabilities like range-estimation and spatial reasoning seems daunting, especially considering the recent history of robotics failures.
Musk's optimism is not entirely unfounded, as he has made strides in developing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems that have contributed to some impressive innovations at Tesla. However, it remains to be seen whether these advancements will translate into practical applications for consumer-facing robots like Optimus.
On a related note, the CEO also announced that production of the highly anticipated Cybercab would begin in April, with ambitious goals to manufacture two million units annually. While this seems more plausible than the Optimus promise, one cannot help but question how many consumers genuinely desire cars without steering wheels that can accommodate only two people.
As Tesla continues to push the boundaries of innovation and technological advancement, it is clear that both Musk's ambition and Musk's timeline have set high expectations - some might even say they've gone too far.
... I mean, we're already over a decade into self-driving cars and Tesla's still playing catch-up with their autonomous tech 
Meanwhile, these humanoid robots are supposed to be the next big thing? 
It sounds like Musk wants everyone to believe he's got a magic wand that'll make all this happen overnight 
️ Newsflash: AI isn't quite there yet 
Don't get me wrong, I love innovation as much as the next person, but let's not forget we've had promises from Elon before and they didn't exactly come true 
Like that time he said Tesla would be making cars in space 
? yeah... good luck with that, buddy!
. And have you read that the headsets were probably remotely controlled by humans anyway? Not exactly what I'd call autonomy 
. What if they can't deliver on their promises and just end up collecting dust in some warehouse somewhere? I'm all for innovation but let's not get too ahead of ourselves 
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2 million units per year? That's just too much, even if they are "ambitious goals". I mean, who wants to give up their steering wheel for a car that's only gonna hold two people? Not me, that's for sure 
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. The truth is, we're still waiting to see how well these robots work in real life, not just a demo 
. Maybe Musk is trying to keep investors on their toes 
, but it's hard to say for sure 
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but seriously, releasing a humanoid robot that can do all those cool things in public by end of 2027? that seems like a pretty big ask 
it's gonna be super interesting to see how this plays out. and what if elon changes his mind again like he did with the cybercab production timeline 
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. And don't even get me started on the Cybercab, two million units a year is wild talk 
. I'm sure some people would love it, but is it really practical? I mean, what about the production costs? What's Tesla going to do with all those cars if no one can afford them 
. I'm not saying Musk isn't a genius or anything, but come on, dude, slow down a bit 
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. its one thing to make a cool demo but another thing entirely to make a reliable robot that can handle real-world tasks 
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but dont u think thats just gonna create disappointment and frustration for ppl who are actually waiting for these robots 
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and we're still waiting for cybercab to come out in april? i need those cars stat, but not if they're only good for 2 people 
anyway, i'm just hyped for the tech advancements tho 
Is Elon just trying to pacify investors? 
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. And now they're saying it was remotely piloted? 
That's just cherry-picking the facts to make it seem more impressive 
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. Maybe Elon can convince me that Optimus is the future of robotics 
. I mean, two million Cybercabs might be doable, but humanoid robots? That's a whole different story... 
. It sounds like a buncha hooey to me! And what about the people who wanna use 'em? Are they just gonna sit in there with their arms out the window and not be able to do anything? That's just not how it works, man 
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, but sometimes you gotta think about the practical side of things. Can we really make robots that can take care of themselves and stuff? I don't know, man. It sounds like a buncha science fiction to me 
and leave the robot takin' over the world thing to someone else 
. And what about the human operators behind the scenes who were likely controlling it remotely? 
(Concerns about reliability and safety)