{"id":5885,"date":"2026-01-21T11:09:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/non-categorise\/tesla-optimus-soon-more-than-just-a-car-brand\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:59:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:59:02","slug":"tesla-optimus-soon-more-than-just-a-car-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/news\/tesla-optimus-soon-more-than-just-a-car-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Optimus: Soon More Than Just a Car Brand?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Imagine for a moment: in a few years, when we talk about Tesla, we won’t think of its revolutionary electric cars, but of its humanoid robots<\/strong>. This is the shocking prediction from Jason Calacanis, an influential investor<\/strong> close to Elon Musk, after his recent visit to the Tesla Optimus<\/strong> lab in early January 2026. <\/p>\n\n

What he discovered there completely changed his perception of the company. And what if Tesla’s future ultimately had nothing to do with cars? <\/p>\n\n

Jason Calacanis Predicts Tesla Automotive Will Be Forgotten<\/h2>\n\n

Jason Calacanis<\/strong> is not just a simple Elon Musk fan. This American entrepreneur and angel investor<\/strong> co-hosts the All-In podcast, followed by millions of tech and innovation enthusiasts. His proximity to Musk and his expertise in the startup ecosystem give him significant credibility. <\/p>\n\n

Yet, even for someone accustomed to ambitious announcements, his latest statement is striking:<\/p>\n\n

“No one will remember that Tesla made cars. Only Optimus will be remembered.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n

This radical assertion comes just after his visit to the Optimus lab in early January. For Calacanis, what he saw there completely changes the game. The electric cars<\/strong> that made Tesla famous? Just one chapter in a much larger story. <\/p>\n\n

A prediction that obviously sparks debate, but one that deserves serious consideration.<\/p>\n

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Optimus Gen 3: What the Investor Discovered at the Lab<\/h2>\n\n

In early January 2026, Calacanis gained access to the inner sanctum: the Tesla lab<\/strong> where the third generation of the humanoid robot is being developed.<\/p>\n\n

The Optimus Gen 3 prototype<\/strong> that he observed seems to represent a significant technological leap compared to previous versions. Even if the precise technical details remain confidential, the project’s progress visibly impressed this seasoned observer. <\/p>\n\n

What could have caused such conviction? Probably a combination of fluid movements, decision-making autonomy, and interaction capabilities far superior to previous public demonstrations. <\/p>\n\n

For someone who has followed Tesla for years, this qualitative leap was enough to make him envision a complete shift in the company’s identity. Not in the distant future, but in the near future. <\/p>\n\n

Elon Musk’s Immense Ambitions for Optimus<\/h2>\n\n

One Billion Units and 80% of Tesla’s Valuation<\/h3>\n\n

Elon Musk never does things by halves. His goal for Optimus? To produce one billion units<\/strong>. Yes, you read that right: one billion humanoid robots. <\/p>\n\n

According to him, Optimus will eventually represent 80% of Tesla’s valuation<\/strong>. He even goes so far as to state that it will be the “greatest product of all time, 10 times greater than the next one.” <\/p>\n\n

To put this into context: Tesla currently produces approximately 2 million vehicles per year. We are talking about a production ambition that would exceed by several orders of magnitude everything the company has achieved in the automotive industry. The capacity of Tesla’s mass production in China<\/a> could play a key role in this colossal industrial strategy. <\/p>\n\n

A History of… Optimistic Predictions<\/h3>\n\n

Let’s be honest: Musk is known for spectacular announcements. Fully autonomous Full Self-Driving<\/strong>? Announced for years, still in development. Robotaxis? Postponed multiple times. And more recently, the $25,000 compact Tesla announced for the whole world<\/a> continues to fuel speculation about its actual release date. <\/p>\n\n

Should we, however, reject his predictions about Optimus? Not necessarily. While Musk’s deadlines are often… flexible, his visions generally end up materializing, even if years late. <\/p>\n\n

Tesla did revolutionize the electric car industry when everyone was betting against them. SpaceX made rockets reusable. Prudence therefore calls for measured skepticism: neither swallowing raw figures nor rejecting the overall vision. <\/p>\n

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From Electric Car to Humanoid Robot: A Major Strategic Pivot<\/h2>\n\n

Tesla first became known for making electric cars<\/strong> desirable. The Model S, then the Model 3 and Model Y, gradually democratized automotive electrification. The Tesla Model S Plaid, which already demonstrates Tesla’s constant pursuit of innovation<\/a>, illustrates this permanent quest for performance. <\/p>\n\n

But on closer inspection, the transition to robotics appears as a logical evolution rather than an abrupt break.<\/p>\n\n

The development of autonomous driving<\/strong> served as a technological bridge. Tesla has accumulated massive expertise in artificial intelligence<\/strong>, computer vision, and real-time data processing. All these skills are now being mobilized for Optimus. <\/p>\n\n

We are actually witnessing a metamorphosis: from a car manufacturer that uses AI, Tesla is becoming an AI and robotics company that also happens to make cars. This is exactly what Calacanis’s prediction suggests. <\/p>\n\n

This strategic pivot<\/strong> completely redefines the company’s identity and its long-term value proposition.<\/p>\n\n

A Radical Societal Vision: Work Would Become Optional<\/h2>\n\n

Beyond the technological prowess, Musk advocates a dizzying societal vision: with enough humanoid robots<\/strong>, work would become optional<\/strong> for humanity.<\/p>\n\n

Specifically, Optimus could be involved in manufacturing, personal services, logistics, and even domestic tasks. The potential concrete applications<\/strong> cover practically all sectors where a physical presence and dexterity are required. <\/p>\n\n

This perspective obviously raises mountains of questions: What’s the timeline? What’s the cost per unit? What about social acceptability? What are the implications for employment and the economy? <\/p>\n\n

Musk himself evokes a horizon where billions of humans would coexist with billions of robots. A transformation as profound as industrialization was in the 19th century. <\/p>\n\n

Technological utopia or realistic anticipation? The coming months will provide concrete answers. <\/p>\n\n

Jason Calacanis’s prediction may seem extravagant, but it fits into a coherent logic: the expertise accumulated by Tesla in AI, Musk’s recent statements<\/a> on Optimus’s strategic importance, and now the direct testimonies from lab visitors.<\/p>\n\n

Will Tesla become more famous for its robots than for its cars in 10 years? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: the ambition is there, titanic as always with Musk. And you, do you think Tesla will be more associated with Optimus than with its electric cars in a decade? \ud83e\udd16<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Imagine for a moment: in a few years, when we talk about Tesla, we won’t think of its…\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5886,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_appearance_grid":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[98],"tags":[89,90],"class_list":{"0":"post-5885","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"tag-model-3","9":"tag-model-y","10":"cs-entry","11":"cs-video-wrap"},"acf":[],"onesignal_meta_box_present":null,"onesignal_send_notification":null,"onesignal_modify_title_and_content":null,"onesignal_notification_custom_heading":null,"onesignal_notification_custom_content":null,"_yoast_wpseo_title":null,"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":null,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":null,"modified_by":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5885","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5885"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5885\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5887,"href":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5885\/revisions\/5887"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5886"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5885"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5885"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5885"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}