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Following Kovac's announcement, Ashok Swami, who has been leading the autopilot division, was appointed to take charge of both the autopilot and the Optimus programs. This dual responsibility comes at a crucial time as Tesla aims to release one of its most ambitious products, the humanoid robot, the Tesla bot.
Scott Walter, a renowned robotics company founder and expert, shared his insights into this unexpected leadership shift. Walter expressed surprise at Kovac's decision but also highlighted the strength of the team he built during his tenure. He emphasized that while Kovac's absence will be felt, the legacy of the talented team he assembled would continue to propel the program forward.