Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, unveiled the robot Optimus.

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The newest humanoid robot prototype being created by tech tycoon Elon Musk's Tesla electric car firm has been unveiled.

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At a Silicon Valley event, Optimus made an appearance on stage and raised its knees while waving to the crowd.

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The CEO stated that although the robot was still under development, it might be available for purchase in a few years.

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According to company experts, mass-market robots from Tesla will be evaluated by performing tasks in the auto factories.

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During the annual Tesla AI Day presentation, the prototype was brought onto the stage.

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According to Mr. Musk, the robots would be mass produced in three to five years for less than $20,000 (£17,900).

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The head of Tesla predicted "a future of abundance."

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