spiraling out of control, American billionaire Elon Musk made a surprising and shocking statement during an event hosted by Tesla. He predicted that by 2040, there could be around 10 billion humanoid robots in existence.
Musk explained that these robots will not be mere machines, but highly advanced entities that closely resemble humans in both form and function. He noted that the cost of a single unit would range between $20,000 and $25,000, making them accessible to a wide range of users around the world.
These remarks came during the "We, Robot" event organized by Tesla, where the company officially unveiled its advanced humanoid robot model, Optimus. The robot is designed in human form and is equipped with multiple capabilities, including:
Carrying heavy objects
Performing household chores
Caring for children
Participating in industrial production processes
Musk emphasized that Optimus would not be just a side project, but rather Tesla's most important and significant product in the near future. He suggested that widespread adoption of the robot could transform the global economy and help build a future free of poverty.
However, these ambitions clash with warnings from scientists and tech experts who argue that the development of super-intelligent humanoid robots could pose an existential threat to humanity—especially if such robots gain the ability to make independent decisions or evolve without direct human oversight
