Coverage dated September 29, 2022 to September 30, 2022

Tesla AI Day 2022: Musk Promises Optimus Humanoid Robot For Under $20,000

Headline from Forbes, on the newest of 2 developments

Elon Musk showed off a working prototype of the Optimus robot at Tesla AI Day 2022, claiming it will cost under $20,000. Synchronized twerking with Elon Musk was not involved.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Sep 30, 2022
Tesla Expected to Show Humanoid Robot Optimus Demo on Friday Night at AI Day 2022
Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·
Oct 1, 2022Newest
Tesla AI Day 2022: Musk Promises Optimus Humanoid Robot For Under $20,000
Headline from Forbes ·

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Reports & sources

8 articles, oldest first.

Insider
Tesla just gave us a fresh glimpse of its humanoid robot ahead of its big AI Day event. What we know so far about the Optimus project. (opens Insider)
Published Sep 29, 2022
Insider's feed description
Elon Musk has said the robot could more important than its car business, but it'll join a long list of projects that haven't yet seen the light of day.
The Guardian
Elon Musk to showcase humanoid ‘Optimus’ robot at Tesla’s AI Day (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 29, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
CEO also expected to discuss self-driving technology and high-speed computer at Friday event
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Tesla Expected to Show Humanoid Robot Optimus Demo on Friday Night at AI Day 2022 (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Sep 29, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Investors are expecting a real tech demonstration of the robot, along with updates on Tesla’s self-driving technology.
FOX Business
Tesla's Elon Musk shows off humanoid robot 'Optimus' prototype with expected $20K pricetag (opens FOX Business)
Published Sep 30, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off a humanoid robot prototype dubbed "Optimus" Friday, which he hopes to make millions of and sell for $20,000.
Deutsche Welle
Tesla AI robot: Musk's new humanoid disappoints experts | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Sep 30, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Tesla's Elon Musk has often boasted about his plan to sell millions of affordable robots to mark a "future of abundance." Critics think that future is still far off.
InsideEVs
Tesla Humanoid Robot Prototype Walks Onto The Stage At AI Day 2022 (opens InsideEVs)
Published Sep 30, 2022
InsideEVs's feed description
The EV manufacturer showed off its bipedal robot prototype during AI Day stating that once finished, it will cost around $20,000 and "end poverty."
Forbes
Tesla AI Day 2022: Musk Promises Optimus Humanoid Robot For Under $20,000 (opens Forbes)
Published Sep 30, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Elon Musk showed off a working prototype of the Optimus robot at Tesla AI Day 2022, claiming it will cost under $20,000. Synchronized twerking with Elon Musk was not involved.
NBC News
Tesla’s robot waves but can’t walk, yet. Musk plans to make millions of them (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 30, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Tesla’s push to design and build mass-market robots that would also be tested by working jobs in its factories sets it apart from other manufacturers that have experimented with humanoid robots.