Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the company’s new AI-powered humanoid robot, Optimus, which he envisions as a transformative product capable of automating nearly all human labor. According to MIT Technology Review, Musk stated that Optimus will possess human-level and eventually superhuman dexterity.
The robot is expected to be priced at around $20,000 each, making it a potentially affordable option for widespread use. The announcement signals Tesla’s ambition to expand beyond electric vehicles into robotics and artificial intelligence.
For Japanese markets, where automation and robotics are critical to addressing labor shortages and boosting productivity, Tesla’s Optimus could represent a significant development in AI-driven workforce solutions.