As part of his massive new compensation package, Musk could earn up to $1 trillion in stock options if he reaches several major milestones, and one of the biggest is deploying 1 million Optimus humanoid robots. First revealed in 2021, Optimus is built to take over dull, repetitive, or dangerous tasks – everything from factory labor to serving drinks, or even assisting in public safety. Musk says these robots could make “working optional” and eventually support Mars colonization. However, critics argue the vision is still far off. Tesla’s earliest “prototype” was just a person in a costume, and the current units still require human assistance for simple actions. Even so, with automakers like Hyundai, Rivian, and Xpeng entering the robotics race, experts say the boundary between electric vehicles and robots is quickly fading, and whoever perfects humanoid automation first could dominate a multi-trillion-dollar industry. 👉 Follow us @FutureTech for more! 🔌