Elon says humanoid robot demos are still pre-programmed or remote-controlled
TansuYegen · x · 2026-07-24
Elon Musk is quoted saying that many robot demos are either pre-programmed or remote-controlled, and that no humanoid robot can truly perform real tasks yet.
It’s a blunt skepticism about the state of humanoid robotics: impressive demos do not necessarily mean autonomous, useful labor. The post is a snapshot of the ongoing debate around how far robot capabilities still are from practical deployment.
Related event: Humanoid Robot Demos Mostly Scripted or Remotely Controlled, Says Musk(2 posts)→
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