Tesla boss Elon Musk stated the electrical automobile maker will begin producing and utilizing humanoid robots subsequent yr.
Musk stated in a social media submit that these robots will first be utilized by Tesla, which can start producing and promoting these robots in 2026.
The tech billionaire has beforehand stated he expects the robotic, known as Optimus, to be in use at Tesla factories by the top of the yr.
Different firms, together with Honda and Boston Dynamics, have additionally been creating their very own humanoid robots.
Musk stated on his social media platform The corporate produces in massive portions.
It comes simply sooner or later earlier than Tesla is about to launch its newest monetary outcomes.
The corporate’s shares closed up greater than 5% in Wall Avenue buying and selling on Monday.
The corporate says its purpose is to construct an “autonomous humanoid robotic” that may carry out “unsafe, repetitive or boring duties.”
Musk has beforehand stated Tesla goals to mass-produce robots for lower than $20,000 (£17,900) every.
He was recognized for setting bold timelines for his firms, however he did not all the time meet them.
In 2019, he stated he was “very assured” Tesla would launch self-driving taxis subsequent yr.
Earlier this yr, Musk stated the long-awaited robotaxi would debut on August 8.
Final week, he appeared to substantiate experiences that the occasion could be postponed.
Musk didn’t give a brand new date however stated he had requested adjustments to the entrance of the car.
“The additional time permits us to indicate off a number of different issues,” he wrote.
Beforehand, Bloomberg Information reported that the occasion had been postponed to October.
Musk’s enterprise is more and more specializing in applied sciences reminiscent of synthetic intelligence, autonomous driving and robotics as demand for electrical automobiles slows.
