Tesla's Shift from Luxury Cars to Humanoid Robots Raises Questions About the Company's Future.
In a shocking move, Tesla has announced that it will be discontinuing production of its flagship models, the Model S and X, in order to focus on building humanoid robots. This decision comes as no surprise to industry insiders, who have long noted that Elon Musk's attention has shifted away from building cars towards developing autonomous driving technology.
The Model S was once considered a revolutionary vehicle when it first hit the market, boasting impressive range and performance capabilities. However, over the years, it failed to keep pace with its competitors, including newer models like the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air. The Model X, on the other hand, has struggled even more, with its unique design elements and high price point failing to set it apart from the competition.
Despite this, Musk remains convinced that his humanoid robot, Optimus, will be a game-changer for Tesla. He claims that the robots will sell in the billions, generating $20 trillion in value for the company over time. However, many experts are skeptical about the feasibility of this plan, pointing out that the development process has been plagued by delays and setbacks.
In fact, Musk himself admitted on a recent call with investors that the robots are not currently doing any useful work at the Tesla factory, contradicting previous claims that they were already in production. This raises questions about whether Tesla's priorities have shifted too far away from its core business of building cars.
As the company continues to focus on building humanoid robots, it remains to be seen whether this will ultimately lead to success or disaster. One thing is certain, however: the future of Tesla looks very different from its past as a luxury car manufacturer.
In a shocking move, Tesla has announced that it will be discontinuing production of its flagship models, the Model S and X, in order to focus on building humanoid robots. This decision comes as no surprise to industry insiders, who have long noted that Elon Musk's attention has shifted away from building cars towards developing autonomous driving technology.
The Model S was once considered a revolutionary vehicle when it first hit the market, boasting impressive range and performance capabilities. However, over the years, it failed to keep pace with its competitors, including newer models like the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air. The Model X, on the other hand, has struggled even more, with its unique design elements and high price point failing to set it apart from the competition.
Despite this, Musk remains convinced that his humanoid robot, Optimus, will be a game-changer for Tesla. He claims that the robots will sell in the billions, generating $20 trillion in value for the company over time. However, many experts are skeptical about the feasibility of this plan, pointing out that the development process has been plagued by delays and setbacks.
In fact, Musk himself admitted on a recent call with investors that the robots are not currently doing any useful work at the Tesla factory, contradicting previous claims that they were already in production. This raises questions about whether Tesla's priorities have shifted too far away from its core business of building cars.
As the company continues to focus on building humanoid robots, it remains to be seen whether this will ultimately lead to success or disaster. One thing is certain, however: the future of Tesla looks very different from its past as a luxury car manufacturer.
I'm literally shocked by this move! Like, what's next? Are they gonna make cars out of Lego bricks?! 
I get that Elon Musk wants to stay ahead of the curve and all, but come on! Cars are where it's at for Tesla! They made a name for themselves with those sleek models and now they're just gonna abandon them for... robots?! 
It's like, what about the fans who've been riding with Tesla since day one? Are we all just gonna be left in the dust?!
It sounds like a pipe dream to me! I'm all for innovation and pushing boundaries, but can we just stick with what works for now?!
. Meanwhile, Tesla's flagship models, which were supposed to be its bread and butter, are getting the axe 
. I get it, innovation is cool and all, but at what cost? The Model S and X were the reason people even bothered buying Teslas in the first place 
. It's like he's playing a game of musical chairs, but instead of chairs, it's electric cars 
. The future is uncertain, but one thing's for sure: this whole robot thing better pay off or Musk might be out of a job 
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I gotta say, Elon's been all over the place with his vision for Tesla... some ppl think he's crazy genius 
. But humanoid robots? That's a whole new ball game 
! I'm curious to see how this plays out - if they can actually deliver on those $20 trillion promises 
), but this is Tesla we're talkin' about... the stakes are high 
. And now that Musk himself admitted the robots aren't even doing anything useful at the factory... yeah, let's just say I'm not holding my breath for Optimus 
. Tesla needs to get back to building cars, duh! 
I gotta say, I'm a bit surprised by this move from Tesla. I mean, they were always known for pushing the boundaries with electric cars and autonomous tech, but humanoid robots? 
I've got to wonder if he's lost sight of what made Tesla successful in the first place - the passion for innovation that drove those iconic Model S & X designs. 
I'm all for trying new things, but I think they need to keep their foot on the gas (pun intended) when it comes to cars. 
. and what's with these humanoid robots? $20 trillion in value? that's just insane 
they're basically abandoning their own cars to build robots 
optimus this and $20 trillion in value that... how are they gonna make it happen? 
. But $20 trillion in value for humanoid robots? 
They don't look too impressive to me... 
Tesla needs to focus on making cars people actually want to buy 
. We'll have to wait and see if Musk's vision is more hype than reality 
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We'll have to wait and see how this all plays out
. Elon Musk's obsession with humanoid robots and autonomous tech has been growing for years, but now it's like he's completely forgotten about making cars. The Model S and X were once the crown jewels of Tesla's lineup, but suddenly they're being phased out? It's too convenient. And what's with this $20 trillion claim? That sounds like a made-up number to me 
. Mark my words, Optimus is going to be the downfall of Tesla.
I mean, don't get me wrong, humanoid robots are cool and all, but can't we just have a little faith in the company that brought us the Model S and X? Those cars were game-changers, for real 
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It's just not a good look, you know?
. I hope they can pull it off, but right now, I'm not feeling very confident 
! I mean, who wouldn't want a humanoid bot that can drive and deliver their groceries? 
But seriously, Elon's passion for AI and automation is inspiring (and a bit unsettling 
Elon Musk is still trying to convince everyone that these humanoid robots are gonna change the game, but I'm not so sure... 
? The Model S and X were never my faves anyway, they were kinda pricey for me