Elon Musk showcases dystopian $30,000 robots designed to ‘babysit children’

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11 Oct 2024 • 10:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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Elon Musk displayed $30,000 Tesla Optimus robots designed to help with household tasks including babysitting children.

The humanoid robots walked stiffly in a line as the X owner explained their capabilities during a live event on Thursday (10 October).

Optimus robots will be likely to be available to buy for $20,000 to $30,000 and can "be your friend", Musk added.

Footage played during the live event also showed a demonstration of the robot in a home, where it watered plants, sat down at a dining table, and lay with a child.

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