On January 4th, reports emerged suggesting that Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot may not have progressed to the extent touted by Elon Musk. Despite Musk's assurances to investors that the robot would not only become a substantial revenue generator for the company but also emerge as a cornerstone product, achieving this lofty ambition is proving to be fraught with difficulties.

At present, Optimus has not attained autonomous functionality and remains heavily reliant on remote control by engineers. Its hand dexterity is notably lacking, posing challenges in executing intricate tasks with precision. Moreover, its mobility stability is also a concern, as it tends to lose balance and fall in complex environments.

In light of these setbacks, Tesla has scrapped its initial plan for deploying Optimus in factories and is now focusing its efforts on developing the third-generation Optimus robot. Despite these hurdles, Musk continues to harbor high hopes for the robot, envisioning it as a valuable household assistant in the future.