Elon Musk unveils prototype of Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus, says it will cost less than a car

Tesla AI Day 2022 livestream shows staff bringing Optimus the humanoid robot, on stage in Palo Alto, California on September 30, 2022 (Photo: AFP) — Tesla AI Day 2022 livestream shows staff bringing Optimus the humanoid robot, on stage in Palo Alto, California on September 30, 2022 (Photo: AFP)

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5 min read . Updated: 02 Oct 2022, 06:16 PM IST Meghan Bobrowsky, The Wall Street Journal

Prototype seen as CEO’s effort to shape perception of the company as more than just a car maker

Elon Musk showed off a new humanoid robot Friday at a Tesla Inc. artificial-intelligence event, part of the chief executive’s effort to shape public perception of the company as more than an electric-vehicle maker.