Quote of the day by Elon Musk: '[The Tesla Bot] has the potential to be a generalized substitute for human labor over time' a bold prediction on the future of work

Date:
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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Although humanoid robots aren't anywhere near ready for real-world
deployment, tech execs like Musk are adamant they're coming for our jobs

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Tesla Optimus, also known
as the Tesla Bot, is one of an entire catalogue of humanoid robots that manufacturers have unveiled in the last few years. Humanoid robots may look the part, and while they may be a few years away from maturation, executives like Tesla CEO Elon Musk are adamant they're a direct substitute for human labor. "[The Tesla Bot] has the potential to be a generalized substitute for human labor over time. The foundation of the economy is labor. Capital equipment is essentially distilled labor The fundamental constraint is labor. There are not enough people. I can't emphasize this enough. There are not enough people." Elon Musk, August 2021 Optimus Prime Before Musk had
unveiled the first prototype of the Optimus robot, he was speaking to its potential and the role it could play in the workforce of the future. Quote of the day This article is part of TechRadar Pro's QOTD project to provide an insight into the minds of the brightest and most recognized figures in the technology industry today and in years gone by. Read the full series here . Speaking at the Wall Street Journal CEO Council Summit, Musk reportedly said that the robot could one day be good enough to replace human labor, just as machinery in the last few decades has gradually replaced humans in production lines. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

His comments also suggested that rather than eliminating jobs, and thus leading to mass unemployment, the rise of humanoid robots will fill a gap in labor demand that currently exists, allowing corporations to make more and build quicker. He was adamant, in these comments and in several remarks
since, that there aren't enough people and we aren't reproducing enough to maintain our current population levels. Robotic replacement Musk is adamant that the rise of humanoid robots will not impact the level of available jobs but that doesn't mean his views will play out. You may like Humanoid robots wont be the future: purpose-built robots will Quote of the day by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk: "One of the biggest mistakes we made was trying to automate things that are super easy for a person to do" remarks on where automation got it wrong "With artificial intelligence, we are summoning the demon" quote of
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Many disagree, suggesting there is a material risk to current roles,
including those that involve repetitive or manual tasks. But experts disagree over whether this means a net reduction in jobs, or simply a shift in the demand for human roles in the future.

Many suggest 2027 will be the year in which robots enter a serious level of production. While the Optimus robot is not currently being made, Tesla is targeting next year and beyond for mass manufacturing and distribution following several delays to date . Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news
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