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    Tesla moves toward humanoid robots and self-driving Taxis

    By Rae LiJuly 24, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company plans to start producing and using humanoid robots next year.
    • The news comes amid weakening demand and pressure on Tesla to cut costs while Musk also cited Tesla’s progress on self-driving taxis.

    OUR TAKE
    In the face of weakening demand for electric vehicles and pressure to cut costs, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk announced a major direction for the company’s future via social media: Starting next year, Tesla will begin producing and using humanoid robots, with initial plans for internal use, and Tesla will offer mass-produced humanoid robots to other companies by 2026. In addition, Musk mentioned Tesla’s latest progress in the field of self-driving taxis which the company is still actively developing.

    -Rae Li, BTW reporter 

    What happened 

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk reveals on social media that the company plans to start producing and using humanoid robots next year, marking a new exploration in the field of AI and robotics. Musk also says the robots will first be used inside Tesla, and from 2026 Tesla will begin mass producing them for other companies. The news comes at a time when Tesla is facing weakening demand and pressure to cut costs, showing that the company is seeking new growth and innovation directions.

    Moreover, Musk also mentions Tesla’s progress in the field of self-driving taxis. Although the specific launch time has not been determined, the company is still actively developing. Tesla’s moves, including the development of humanoid robots and the advancement of self-driving taxis, reflect Musk’s ambitions for future technology of the company.

    Also read: Tesla’s Q2 margins hit five-year low as focus shift to robotaxi and AI

    Also read: Google’s next big reveal: Pixel 9, Gemini, and more this august

    Why it’s important 

    The details of Elon Musk’s plans for humanoid robots signal that the company could enter an entirely new business area in the next few years, and the move has far-reaching implications for the entire auto industry. 

    It shows that Tesla is looking to move beyond its traditional car manufacturing business and explores more diversified technologies and product lines. By developing humanoid robots and advancing the self-driving taxi project, Tesla is not only seeking new growth points, but also trying to maintain its leadership in electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology. The development and application of these technologies may have a significant impact on the future of transportation. 

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    Rae Li

    Rae Li is an intern reporter at BTW Media covering IT infrastructure and Internet governance. She graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle. Send tips to rae.li@btw.media.

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