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The Humanoid Robot: A Game-Changer
Musk referenced Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, as a potential breakthrough. Unlike traditional robots like Roombas or industrial dishwashers—each with limited scope—the humanoid aims to perform a broad range of tasks, akin to a human worker. Investors like Arc Invest have noted that this could become a multi-trillion dollar industry, fundamentally changing how automation integrates into daily life.