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When engaging in hypotheticals about creating a perfect robot to compete with Optimus, both Brian and Jordan ponder just how financially viable it would be. They agree that a company like Tesla—capable of developing the Optimus for an estimated $25,000—would make it nearly impossible for a newcomer to offer a competing product at a competitive price. Tesla’s pre-existing infrastructure enables it to manufacture at lower costs, a significant barrier for competitors.