# Quote of the day by Elon Musk: '[The Tesla Bot] has the potential to be a generalized substitute for human labor over time' — a bold prediction on the future of work

> The Tesla Optimus, also known as the Tesla Bot, is one of an entire catalogue of humanoid robots that manufacturers have unveiled in the last few years.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/quote-of-the-day-by-elon-musk-the-tesla-bot-has-the-potential-to-be-a-generalized-substitute-for-human-labor-over-time-a-bold-prediction-on-the-future-of-work?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a82536ce6a9a634d6f8306e)
- **Published:** 2026-08-17
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla
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