Elon Musk Projects Tesla Optimus Robots as a Game-Changer for Society

Musk envisions mass production of humanoid robots reshaping the global economy and daily life, with significant advancements planned by 2027.

Elon Musk predicts Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots will become the most significant product in history, with a potential global ratio of 3-5 robots per person.
Tesla aims to produce 500,000 Optimus robots by 2027, scaling up from several thousand units in 2025 and 50,000-100,000 units in 2026.
The robots are designed with advanced dexterity, featuring 22 degrees of freedom in their hands, and are powered by Tesla’s AI technology, with future models expected to use the AI5 chip.
Musk suggests the proliferation of robots could lead to ‘unbounded economic growth’ and a shift from Universal Basic Income to a concept of Universal High Income.
Initial production will focus on internal use in Tesla factories, with long-term plans to integrate robots into daily life and potentially redefine labor and economic structures.

Elon Musk Projects TeslaOptimus Robots as a Game-Changer for Society