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> The Fremont factory lines that built those cars are converting to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots: one million units per year at $20,000 each, with public sales beginning in 2027.

Sure, why not? Seems just as likely as Tesla having 1 million robotaxis on the road by the end of 2026. =)

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I heard it will be 100 billion robotaxis on the road by the end of 2026!

I don't understand the emphasis on humanoid form, especially the legs.

It seems like the focus should be on making the arms extremely capable and just use a wheeled base for some substantial number of use cases.

If there are use cases where wheels are too limiting, then a four legged base like Boston Dynamics dog seems like it would be simpler and possibly adequate for most uses.

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