Overview
Tesla Optimus, also known as the Tesla Bot, is a bipedal humanoid robot which has been under development by Tesla since 2021. It’s designed to be a general-purpose robot, meaning it could potentially be used for a wide range of tasks. It’s equipped with Tesla-designed AI for navigation & understanding surroundings. The latest version (Optimus Gen 2) boasts faster walking, lighter weight & improved dexterity.
Elon Musk envisions a future where Optimus can take on dangerous or unpleasant jobs, freeing humans for more creative or leisure pursuits. There’s even speculation that Optimus could be available for purchase within the next few years, potentially revolutionizing how we work and live.
The goal is for Optimus to be less than half the cost of a Tesla car;
- this translates to roughly $20,000 to $25,000 based on current Tesla car prices
- the price could eventually fall even lower as production scales up
Musk has predicted long-term their robot will probably be worth significantly more than the car side of their business.