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Employees like Martaza reflect on how natural it has become to see these robots moving around—what was once a prototype is now part of daily life. Tesla plans to produce tens of thousands of Optimus units this year, moving toward volume production and low-cost reliability, aiming to make humanoid robots a commonplace asset.
Debunking Fears and Misconceptions
Many skeptics dismiss the robot dancing videos or question Tesla’s progress, claiming they are staged or unrealistic. Musk, however, emphasizes that building reliable, scalable robots is far more challenging than creating prototypes. Unlike Boston Dynamics, which produces high-quality robots for specialized tasks, Tesla’s goal is mass production—making affordable, dependable humanoids at scale.