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Musk characterizes Optimus as potentially "the greatest product in the history of humanity," emphasizing that if successfully scaled, it could have an unprecedented impact. He states, “nothing even close in second place,” underscoring his confidence that mass-produced humanoid robots will surpass anything humanity has attempted in advanced robotics.
The Development Timeline and Technical Milestones
Tesla is currently working on Optimus version 3, with design finalization underway. Musk describes this version as remarkable, featuring "manual dexterity of a human" with highly sophisticated hands capable of complex tasks, and an AI mind capable of navigating and understanding physical reality. The goal is to produce these robots at high volume, solving three critical challenges: