Tesla’s Optimus robot is progressing rapidly, surprising even some robotics enthusiasts. It’s now walking faster and working in a factory.
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, it might soon be able to run and even babysit children.
At a Tesla shareholder meeting, Elon Musk predicted that the Optimus robot could “babysit your kids” and perform various tasks, comparing it to a blend of Star Wars’ C3PO and R2D2.
He expects the robot’s capabilities to grow significantly, potentially raising Tesla’s market cap to $25 trillion.
Musk envisions these robots becoming common in homes and factories, despite their current limitations.
However, experts caution against relying on them for critical tasks like childcare.