Elon Musk Weighs In On How Much Power Humanoid Robots Would Require Amid Tesla's Optimus Push

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes humanoid robots will require substantial power to operate as Tesla continues developing its Optimus line. Musk responded to a post on X by Tesla influencer Sawyer Merritt that cited Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas' prediction about robot energy use. Jonas estimated that one billion humanoid robots would need enough power roughly equivalent to the entire U.S. electric grid. Musk responded that the power needed would exceed those estimates. The post comes after Musk claimed Optimus could impact countries' GDP within 4 to 5 years and learn tasks by watching YouTube videos.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also praised Tesla’s effort, calling humanoid robotics the next multi-trillion-dollar industry. Shares have surged 22% in the past month.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes humanoid robots will require substantial power to operate as Tesla continues developing its Optimus line.

00:09Musk responded to a post on X by Tesla influencer Sawyer Merritt that started Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas' prediction about robot energy use.

00:17Jonas estimated that one billion humanoid robots need enough power to roughly equivalent to the entire U.S. electric grid.

00:24Musk responded that the power needed would exceed those estimates.

00:27The post comes after Musk claimed optimists could impact countries' GDP within four to five years and learn tasks by watching YouTube videos.

00:34Nvidia CEO Jetson Juan also praised Tesla's effort, calling humanoid robotics the next multi-trillion dollar industry.

00:41Shares have surged 22% in the past month.

00:43For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.

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