Tesla Plans Humanoid Robot Production, Robotaxi Launches in 2025

Elon Musk announced that Tesla plans to produce several thousand units of its Optimus humanoid robot this year, aimed at performing tasks within Tesla factories and informing the next version set to launch next year. Musk predicts the long-term revenue potential of Optimus could exceed $10 trillion, with production costs expected to drop below $20,000 per unit at scale. Additionally, Tesla intends to launch unsupervised self-driving vehicles in Austin, Texas, by June, with plans for a robotaxi service in several U.S. cities by the end of the year. The company is also focusing on the Cybercab, a vehicle designed for autonomous taxi services, which is set for volume production starting in 2026. Despite facing some regulatory hurdles, Musk remains optimistic about the future of both the robotaxi and Optimus projects, highlighting their significance to Tesla's growth trajectory. Investor sentiment is mixed, with excitement for Tesla's innovations tempered by concerns about Musk's political involvements and their potential impact on the company.