đź•’ Last updated on July 28, 2025
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a stunning claim that could shape the future of technology—and business. Speaking at a Tesla fan event in San Mateo, California, Musk said Tesla could one day earn $30 trillion every year from its humanoid robots. That’s not a typo. Trillion, with a “T.”
Tesla’s Robot Revolution Begins
Musk joined the Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley “Takeover” party through a virtual video call. It’s a gathering of Tesla’s biggest fans from around the globe. But this time, it wasn’t just about electric cars. Musk dropped some big news about the company’s humanoid robot called Optimus.
Presently, Tesla is developing the third iteration of Optimus. This version, Musk says, is finally the right one to be mass-produced. The company plans to make a few hundred robots by the end of 2025. That’s a smaller number than first expected. Originally, Tesla aimed to produce a few thousand, but redesigning the robot slowed things down.
Still, big plans remain in place. Production is expected to ramp up in 2026. Musk described this robot as a mix of advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI)—two things Tesla has been working on for years.
Why Robots? And Why $30 Trillion?
So, why is Tesla suddenly talking about robots and not cars?
Musk believes robots will become the world’s biggest product. He said there could be a market for 20 billion humanoid robots worldwide. That’s more than double the number of smartphones on Earth today.
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According to Musk, if Tesla ever made 1 billion robots a year, and each sold for about $30,000, it could make $30 trillion in yearly revenue. That’s more money than the entire U.S. economy produces in a year. However, Musk admitted this is just a guess and far from reality today. He said, “There’s a long way to go between here and making one billion robots a year.”
The current market for humanoid robots is still very small. But many experts believe this could change quickly. Robots that can help with house chores, factory work, or elderly care could become as common as washing machines or smartphones.
One tech expert pointed out that the world currently spends around $50 trillion every year on human labor. If robots can do even part of that work, it would create a huge shift in how we live and work.
AI: The Supersonic Tsunami
What’s making all of this possible? The answer is AI—Artificial Intelligence.
Musk compared the speed of AI’s progress to a “supersonic tsunami.” That’s his way of saying it’s moving faster than anything he’s ever seen. Tesla is already using AI to train its self-driving cars. Now, it’s using the same AI systems to make its Optimus robot smarter.
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These robots are not just metal machines. They are being designed to learn, see, and act like humans. That’s what makes them different from the simple factory robots used today. They could walk, carry items, follow instructions, and maybe even talk.
Musk said robots could lead to a future where “hard labor is essentially eliminated.” That means fewer people would have to do dangerous or tiring jobs. It could also lead to cheaper products and services. These concepts, however, are still in their infancy. It will take years of research, building, and testing.
Even with these bold claims, the business side of Tesla remains closely watched. After releasing its latest financial results last week, Tesla’s stock dropped 8%. It then bounced back by 4% the next day. Overall, Tesla stock is down 22% this year, even though it has gained 44% over the past 12 months.
Tesla’s stock price remains one of the highest in the market, trading at about 180 times the expected earnings for 2025. That’s the second-highest in the S&P 500, just behind another major tech company.
But for Tesla’s many fans and small investors—who own more than 40% of the company’s public shares—events like the “Takeover” are more than just fun gatherings. They offer a first look into the wild and exciting ideas that Elon Musk has for the future.
And if Musk’s $30 trillion robot dream ever becomes real, it could mark the biggest change the tech world has ever seen.