Ever thought you’d have a robot butler straight out of a science fiction movie? Well, Elon Musk is here to make your wildest Jetsons dreams come true. Yes, folks, the Tesla mastermind has announced that they’re diving headfirst into the production of humanoid robots. And no, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke—it’s as real as it gets.

Tesla boss Elon Musk hopes the humanoid robots will become a useful assistant in family homes

If you’ve been keeping up with Musk’s Twitter (or should we say X?), you’ll know he’s been teasing this for a while. The billionaire is so confident that he’s already talking timelines. He expects these humanoid helpers will be popping up in homes as early as next year. Picture it: robots performing basic chores, probably even helping you find the remote—something you’ve always dreamt of, right?

The Tesla Optimus Gen 2, also charmingly named the Tesla Bot, was first introduced to the world back in 2021. A prototype graced us with its presence in 2022. Now, we’re talking about mass production. Think factories buzzing with robots that can recognize objects using the same technology that powers Tesla’s Autopilot feature in their cars. Yep, they’re basically giving robots some serious brainpower.

Every person in the world might need at least two robots

Oh, but it’s not just for the tech aficionados and early adopters. Musk suggests that every person might need at least two of these robotic buddies. That’s right—one for making your morning coffee and another for, who knows, tidying up the garden? The ambitious plan predicts that a whopping 20 billion humanoid robots will soon assimilate into our daily lives. Anyone else getting Terminator vibes?

If two robots aren’t enough to get you excited, how about this: Musk says there are already two Tesla robots working autonomously in a factory. They’re completing tasks without human intervention. It’s like watching a real-life sci-fi movie unfold before our eyes. What could possibly go wrong?

What tasks will the robots perform?

So, what will these bots actually do? Initially, they’ll handle unskilled tasks—things like carrying groceries or fixing your car. But Musk isn’t the type to think small. Oh no, he’s got much grander designs. He envisions these robots taking on more complex roles, potentially babysitting your kids one day. Could you imagine? A friendly robot companion akin to R2D2 or C3PO right in your own home.

But hold your horses. Before you get too excited about inviting one of these mechanical marvels into your home, let’s talk cost. These robots aren’t going to be cheap. While the official price tag is still under wraps, estimates suggest you’re looking at a cool $20,000. Might want to start saving those pennies now.

Indeed, the future’s looking rather robot-friendly, or robot-filled—depending on your perspective. With Musk at the helm, it seems like anything is possible, including making our homes resemble sci-fi films.