Elon Musk worries Chinese companies will fill out the world’s Top 10 robot companies—but claims Tesla is, and will stay, No. 1

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The Tesla CEO revealed that production of the Optimus robot has been disrupted by trade frictions.

Musk and Tesla can arguably be referred to as the first mover when it comes to electric vehicles.

But developing humanoid robots that can mimic human-like movement and capabilities would allow such robots to assist in healthcare settings, take over household chores, or even do hazardous tasks.

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Author / Journalist: Lionel Lim

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Elon Musk Editor's Picks Featured Robots Tesla

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Published On: 2025-04-23 @ 08:31:28 (14 hours ago)

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