Elon Musk told investors on Wednesday’s earnings call that Tesla has started early production of its humanoid robot, Optimus, on the company’s high‑volume line in Fremont, California. He also warned that several key components still require refinement, including the robot’s hands, its safety systems, overall reliability, durability, and the artificial intelligence needed for it to function as a useful tool.
“There’s still quite a lot of work to do with regard to the AI and the robot for it to be truly useful for open‑ended tasks,” Musk said. He added a more speculative note, saying, “At some point, there will be more humanoid robots on Earth than there are humans.”
These remarks highlight significant hurdles that remain for a product that Tesla plans to produce at scale. The full story can be read at The Verge.