Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Thursday that he expects the company to begin selling humanoid robots to the public by the end of 2027. Why it matters: Musk has billed Tesla's Optimus robot as a globally transformational technology capable of performing innumerable human tasks.

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Hyundai's Atlas robot lifts 110 lbs, spins 360 degrees, and learns fleet-wide overnight—robotics hits its iPhone moment.

Tesla’s upcoming fourth-quarter earnings report could hinge less on traditional auto metrics and more on progress toward its ambitious AI-driven future, according to a research note from Morgan Stanley,

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At Tesla AI Day 2022, Elon Musk unveiled something he claimed had been built in just months: a walking humanoid robot. The robot, later called Optimus, stepped onto the stage without wires, cranes, or support systems.

Humanoid robot companies employ armies of human operators to train their machines by doing tasks like squatting and washing dishes.

Elon Musk shares a viral video of himself dancing with a Tesla Optimus humanoid robot on X, sparking excited fan reactions. Learn more about the viral post, as fans react to Musk’s light-hearted moment and his optimistic message about the future.