# Elon Musk on why Tesla's Optimus robots look like the 'creepy robots' from a Will Smith movie

> In This Story Tesla’s (TSLA-5. 13%) Optimus robots have come a long way from their often-mocked introduction in 2021 when a human dressed in a costume appeared onstage for a demonstration.

- **Source:** [Qz](https://qz.com/tesla-optimus-robots-elon-musk-ted-cruz-creepy-1851770501?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=67da3ae1d590021ceee7ef2c)
- **Published:** 2025-03-19
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai #tesla #robotics #robots #look #optimus #creepy #elon
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