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While the projections are compelling, experts underline that the present reality is far from achieving fully dexterous, household-ready humanoid robots. Elon Musk himself admits the difficulty of creating such robots, especially their fingers and hands, capable of performing delicate tasks without burnout.
Robin highlighted that current Tesla demonstrations of Optimus, like folding laundry or handing gummies, are largely staged and do not represent the robot's long-term operational capability. The true challenge lies in enabling robots to perform consistently over hours and days without parts failing or motors overheating.