Key insights

• 🎉 Wii robot party with fully autonomous cars
• 💸 Cost of autonomous transport comparable to individualized mass transit
• 🚗 Elon Musk shares updates on FSD, Cybertruck, and inductive charging technology
• 🚐 Introducing the Roven, a vehicle bigger than a Model Y
• 🔋 Potential to reduce travel costs to 5-10 cents a mile with the Roven (robo van)
• 🤖 You'll be able to own your own personal robot like R2D2 or C3PO for around $20,000 to $30,000
• 💰 Expected cost per mile around 30-40 cents for autonomous transport
• 🌐 FSD expansion to Texas and California with Model 3 and Model Y

Q&A

• What are the capabilities and cost of owning a personal robot?

  Personal robots, comparable to R2D2 or C3PO, will be available for purchase at a cost of $20,000 to $30,000. These robots are expected to perform a variety of tasks, from babysitting to serving drinks, with the speaker foreseeing personal robots as one of the biggest products ever of any kind.

• How does technology developed for cars relate to humanoid robots?

  Elon Musk highlighted the potential to apply technology developed for cars, such as batteries, power electronics, motors, software, and AI, to humanoid robots. Notably, progress has been made with the Optimus humanoid robot and its advancements over the years.

• What is the Roven and its intended purpose?

  Elon Musk introduced the Roven, a vehicle designed to carry up to 20 people or transport goods within a city, addressing the transportation needs of high-density urban areas.

• What updates did Elon Musk share about FSD, Cybertruck, and inductive charging technology?

  Elon Musk revealed plans for expanding Full Self-Driving (FSD) to Texas and California with the Model 3 and Model Y, and mentioned the expected production of the Cybertruck by 2026. Additionally, he discussed ongoing efforts on inductive charging technology for the Tesla taxi.

• What is the projected cost of autonomous transport?

  The cost of autonomous transport is expected to be considerably lower than traditional mass transit, with an estimated cost per mile around 30 to 40 cents. Furthermore, the anticipated purchase cost of autonomous transport is expected to be below $30,000, making it comparable to individualized mass transit.

• What is the Wii robot party about?

  The Wii robot party features fully autonomous cars and a show with the Cyber cab, allowing for rides on 50 driverless cars. The Cyber cab, a key highlight, lacks a steering wheel or pedals.

• 00:07 Introducing the Wii robot party with fully autonomous cars and a show featuring the Cyber cab
• 02:00 The cost of autonomous transport is projected to be significantly lower than traditional mass transit, making it similar to individualized mass transit. The expected cost per mile for autonomous transport is around 30 to 40 cents, allowing for purchase options at a expected cost of below $30,000.
• 03:08 Elon Musk shares updates on FSD, Cybertruck, and inductive charging technology. Expects FSD in Texas and California next year, Cybertruck by 2026. Also working on inductive charging for the Tesla taxi.
• 04:15 Elon Musk introduces the Roven, a vehicle designed to carry up to 20 people or transport goods within a city, solving for high-density transportation needs.
• 05:17 Elon Musk discusses the potential to reduce travel costs and highlights the applicability of technology developed for cars to humanoid robots.
• 06:27 You'll be able to own your own personal robot like R2D2 or C3PO for around $20,000 to $30,000. The robot will be able to perform a wide range of tasks from babysitting to serving drinks, making it a versatile and popular product.