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Furthermore, Elon Musk's emphasis on designing for the “maxi version,” pushing the limits of hardware and software, means Tesla may arrive later than some competitors. However, the payoff—the ability to produce millions of units at scale—could offer a lion’s share of the total addressable market, spanning home assistance, manufacturing, logistics, and beyond.
The Long-Term Outlook: When Will Humanoids Be Ready?
Experts generally agree that the realization of highly capable, generalist humanoid robots may not happen before the early 2030s. During that period, scaling, hardware reliability, software robustness, and cost reduction will need to improve substantially.