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Musk doubles down on promises for Optimus humanoid robots

Headline from Digital Trends, from the development of Jul 22, 2024

Newest development Jul 23, 2024 · 2 reportsElon Musk's Optimus android close to entering the work world

The company is promising "genuinely useful humanoid robots" if they ever do arrive.

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    Musk doubles down on promises for Optimus humanoid robots

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    Elon Musk's Optimus android close to entering the work world

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  1. New York Post

    Elon Musk gives update on when Tesla will use Optimus humanoid robots (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Tesla will have humanoid robots in "low production" for the company's internal use next year, CEO Elon Musk said Monday, months after he announced a rollout by the end of 2024.

  2. Gizmodo

    Elon Musk Pushes Back Timeline for Optimus Robots (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    When will Tesla deliver on those Optimus robots we keep hearing about? It's going to be a little while longer, according to CEO Elon Musk.

  3. Jalopnik

    Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Have Humanoid Robots Next Year, And That’ll Definitely Happen (opens Jalopnik)

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    Jalopnik's feed description

    Tesla even plans to sell its robots to others by the end of 2025, but I wouldn't hold my breath

  4. Quartz

    Tesla's Optimus robots are 'state of the art for 2014,' analyst says as Elon Musk promotes the tech (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Musk has promised to begin limited production next year

  5. Digital Trends

    Musk doubles down on promises for Optimus humanoid robots (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    The company is promising "genuinely useful humanoid robots" if they ever do arrive.

  6. Deseret News

    Elon Musk's Optimus android close to entering the work world (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Will robots replace human workers? What does Elon Musk's humanoid robot do? Does Tesla use robots in manufacturing plants?

  7. The Guardian

    Elon Musk claims Tesla will start using humanoid robots next year (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Billionaire says Optimus will start performing tasks for carmaker in 2025 and could be ready for sale in 2026

  8. Washington Times

    Musk pivots Tesla to robotics, says Optimus will debut by next year (opens Washington Times)

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    Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced this week that his company will be incorporating humanoid robots into production lines as early as next year.

  9. The Guardian

    Elon Musk says Tesla will use humanoid robots from next year; Google’s $23bn bid for Wiz rebuffed – business live (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Musk says Tesla will use and sell humanoid robots for manufacturing, while Israeli cybersecurity firm turns down a $23bn takeover offer from Google

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