You recently heard the bold prediction from Elon Musk that there will be over one billion humanoid robots walking the Earth as early as 2040. This astonishing forecast from the visionary yet controversial tech billionaire has ignited much debate and speculation. In this article, we will analyze Musk’s track record in predicting emerging technologies and trends. We will also examine the current state of humanoid robotics to evaluate the feasibility of developing and deploying billions of advanced robots worldwide in less than two decades. To inform your own views, we will present arguments from experts on both sides of this provocative debate sparked by Musk’s eye-opening remarks. You will learn about the potential benefits as well as risks of an impending era of ubiquitous intelligent robots.
Elon Musk made a bold prediction that Tesla plans to manufacture upwards of a billion humanoid robots called Tesla Bots by the year 2040. These 5’8″ 125-pound robots are intended to perform repetitive and dangerous jobs, essentially…