Tesla's Optimus Robot Learns Chores From Videos, Eyes 2026 Launch

Tesla's Optimus robot is learning everyday tasks by watching videos. The humanoid robot is designed to perform repetitive and tiring physical labor. Tesla aims to release Optimus to the public by 2026. Optimus can now perform actions like picking up trash, sweeping, and cooking. The robot learns these tasks by watching videos of humans performing them. Tesla is working to improve the robot's reliability. Elon Musk envisions Optimus as a worker in factories and a butler in homes. He anticipates a price range of $20,000 to $30,000. Musk believes Optimus could be Tesla's biggest product ever. Other companies, including those in China and Figure with OpenAI, are also developing humanoid robots.