Elon Musk’s declaration of a humanoid robot “army” by 2027 is more than hyperbole—it’s a blueprint for what could become one of the most transformative shifts in modern technology. Tesla’s expansion into robotics, driven by the Optimus project, has the potential to revolutionize both industrial efficiency and daily human life.

Elon Musk said China wants assurances that the rare-earth magnets needed to build Optimus will not be used for "military purposes."

Tesla's Optimus robot production is facing significant challenges, including supply chain disruptions and China's new export restrictions on rare earth magnets, but Elon Musk remains hopeful that thousands of robots could be ready by year-end,