Musk envisions everyone owning a personal C-3PO: one person directing thousands of Optimus robots
elonmusk · x · 2026-09-23
In a new CCTV interview, Elon Musk laid out his Optimus vision: everyone should have a personal robot like Star Wars' C-3PO and R2-D2, only more productive.
Use cases he cited include caring for elderly parents, watching over children, serving as an individualized tutor, and taking on jobs of all kinds.
He predicted many future companies will be one person directing hundreds or even thousands of robots—both physical and digital—massively amplifying individual productivity, in a future where money may matter less.
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