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He explains that the design of the hand is crucial because it is essentially a "puppet" of tendons originating from the forearm, with 27 or 28 degrees of freedom. To build an effective humanoid, Musk says, Tesla must solve the "hands problem," emphasizing that no existing company currently makes actuators with the necessary complexity and finesse.
The decision to pursue a human-like form factor is rooted in both biological evolution and the built environment. Musk highlights that the world is designed for humans, making a humanoid robot immediately compatible with our infrastructure, tools, and societal norms.