Tesla Optimus and the Von Neumann Vision: Self-Replicating Robots Are the Endgame | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi unpacks Elon Musk's latest and most provocative statement about Tesla Optimus: that the humanoid robot could eventually become a self-replicating machine — a von Neumann probe for the factory floor. In a series of posts on X this week, Musk doubled down on the idea that Optimus represents not just a product, but …

Tesla Optimus and the Von Neumann Vision: Self-Replicating Robots Are the Endgame | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi unpacks Elon Musk's latest and most provocative statement about Tesla Optimus: that the humanoid robot could eventually become a self-replicating machine — a von Neumann probe for the factory floor. In a series of posts on X this week, Musk doubled down on the idea that Optimus represents not just a product, but …

Optimus as Von Neumann Machine: Tesla’s Robot Could Build Civilization Alone | Taha Abbasi

Tesla’s Robot Could Build Civilization by Itself Taha Abbasi has been fascinated by Elon Musk’s vision for Optimus, but a recent statement takes that vision to an almost philosophical level. Musk declared that “Optimus will be the first Von Neumann machine, capable of building civilization by itself on any viable planet.” That’s not just hyperbole—it’s …

Tesla Leases 267K Square Feet for Optimus Robot Production Near Fremont | Taha Abbasi

Tesla’s Robot Revolution Takes Shape in California Taha Abbasi has been tracking Tesla’s pivot toward robotics, and today’s news confirms the company is putting serious infrastructure behind the Optimus program. Tesla has just leased a massive 267,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility near its Fremont factory—a clear signal that humanoid robot production is ramping up faster than …

Elon Musk Explains Why Tesla Optimus is Different from Chinese Robots | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi here with a breakdown of Elon Musk’s recent comments on what actually separates Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot from Chinese competitors like Unitree. If you’ve been following the humanoid robotics race, this distinction matters—it’s the difference between building a product and engineering a revolution. The Physics First Principles Approach When Musk says “physics first …

Autonomous Drilling Robots Are Slashing Data Center Construction Time by 80% | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi explores how DEWALT’s revolutionary autonomous drilling robot is transforming construction timelines—cutting 9-week processes down to just 9 days. In a development that signals the accelerating convergence of robotics and construction, DEWALT has unveiled what it calls the world’s first downward drilling, fleet-capable robot. The implications for AI infrastructure buildout are staggering: 80 weeks …

The 1500x Battery Boom: How Humanoid Robots Are Creating a 75 GWh Market | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi examines a staggering forecast: humanoid robot demand could drive solid-state battery capacity from 0.05 GWh to 74.2 GWh by 2035—a 1,500x explosion that’s already reshaping manufacturing priorities. When Tesla announced it would sunset the iconic Model S and Model X to retool production lines for Optimus robots, skeptics called it a distraction. But …

Gartner: Fewer Than 20 Companies Will Deploy Humanoids at Scale by 2028 | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi analyzes Gartner’s sobering prediction for the humanoid robot industry—and why polyfunctional robots may win the warehouse instead. Despite billions in investment and constant media attention, Gartner predicts that fewer than 20 companies will deploy humanoid robots in production for supply chain and manufacturing use cases by 2028. Of the nearly 200 humanoid robot …

The Missing Sense: How Tactile AI Is Finally Giving Robots the Ability to Feel | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi explores Robotiq’s new tactile sensing fingertips—and why the sense of touch may be the breakthrough physical AI has been waiting for. Robots can see. They can hear. They can plan and reason. But until recently, they couldn’t really feel. Robotiq’s announcement of tactile sensing fingertips for their 2F grippers represents a significant step …

New York Robotics Launches: 160 Startups Building the Next Physical AI Hub

Taha Abbasi examines the launch of New York Robotics—a new ecosystem bringing together 160 startups, 80+ industry partners, and 300+ VC firms to challenge Silicon Valley’s robotics dominance. New York has long been a fintech and media hub, but robotics? That’s traditionally been Silicon Valley and Boston territory. New York Robotics is betting that’s about …