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Musk Pitches Tesla’s ‘Optimus’ as Poverty Solution After Shareholders Approve Massive Incentive Plan

The payout depends on Tesla hitting robot plus robotaxi production milestones tied to valuation targets.

Overview

  • Tesla investors approved a record pay package worth up to $1 trillion in options if the company produces 1 million robotaxis, 1 million humanoid robots, and reaches about $8.5 trillion in market value.
  • Musk said Optimus could eliminate poverty and boost global productivity by ten to one hundred times, with a targeted price range of roughly $20,000 to $30,000.
  • He outlined a goal to mass-produce at least 1 million Optimus units per year by 2030, starting in Fremont and later Austin, though no market launch date was announced.
  • Public appearances remain staged demonstrations as Optimus stays in design and testing, with major hurdles in dexterous hands, general-purpose autonomy, battery life, and certified safety around people.
  • Experts questioned the timeline, with Rodney Brooks forecasting no dog-level general-purpose humanoid before 2048, and coverage noted ongoing policy scrutiny plus IFR sales growth and OECD findings on job exposure.