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There seemed to be a consensus among the analysts that Optimus could see commercial deployment sooner than FSD, with some projecting initial sales could commence by late 2025. The readiness of the technology for industrial applications further supports this view, as testing internally would provide Tesla with critical data before a broader release.
The robots’ ability to perform simple tasks in manufacturing is noted to be closer than anticipated; this could lead to a swift adoption once they cross a productivity threshold of 10-20% compared to human workers. The overarching belief is that significant improvements in robot capability and productivity could happen in quick succession.