Tesla has publicly released the “Part 4 of the Master Plan” long anticipated by CEO Elon Musk. Unlike previous detailed product roadmaps, this plan focuses on an abstract vision of achieving sustainable prosperity through AI and robotics technology.
Tesla has proposed five principles in this master plan: unlimited growth, innovation eliminating constraints, technology solving real problems, autonomy benefiting all humanity, and greater accessibility driving greater growth.
In particular, Tesla stated that it will redefine the fundamental elements of labor, mobility, and energy through the development of electric vehicles, energy storage devices, and the humanoid robot “Optimus”, creating a world of sustainable abundance.
However, many people have a critical attitude towards this plan. Experts have commented that previous master plans included clear product strategies, such as the Roadster-Model S/X-Model 3/Y, while this fourth part is merely a utopian blueprint with uncertain feasibility.
In particular, many have pointed out that the humanoid robot “Optimus”, which is the core axis, has yet to prove its ability to autonomously perform useful tasks. Reports indicate that the recent demonstration of Optimus was controlled remotely by humans, and after a demonstration of serving popcorn in a restaurant, it has not been activated for a month.
Experts are skeptical that Tesla, facing sluggish sales and deteriorating profitability, is attempting to leverage the AI and robotics bubble to maintain its stock price.