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Will the Change Impact Optimus?
With Kovac’s resignation, concerns have arisen regarding the future of the Optimus program, especially as it nears the launch phase. The main question is whether this abrupt leadership change will delay the development and rollout of the Tesla bot. Walter remained cautiously optimistic, asserting that Tesla has weathered similar high-profile departures in the past without significant disruptions to its projects.
Walter posited that while there might be a temporary adjustment period, the existing team under Swami would likely be capable of maintaining momentum in Optimus's development. He speculated that the core design and production strategies were likely already well-established, thus minimizing any potential setbacks.