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Elon Musk's Optimus Robot Faces Challenges Amid Executive Departures
6/8/2025
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Story summary
- Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, in 2022, aiming for a price below that of a car.
- Departures of key executives from Tesla's AI division have affected the Optimus project.
- Milan Kovac, vice president of engineering, spearheaded the robot's development.
- Musk considers Optimus vital for Tesla's future in robotics and artificial intelligence.
