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Musk believes that humanoid robots will emerge as a transformative product, with the potential to drastically reshape society. He predicts that every person may eventually desire at least one humanoid robot, leading to the creation of 20 to 30 billion units. This transformation echoes the sentiment that these robots could operate in environments designed for humans—taking on roles that span across various industries.
He highlighted the advanced capabilities of Tesla's Optimus robot, emphasizing that it has the potential to perform tasks with precision and efficiency that far exceeds human capability. Musk estimated that Tesla could start producing thousands of these robots within a year, with plans to scale up production exponentially.