In a bold announcement during Tesla’s latest AI Day, Elon Musk officially unveiled the highly anticipated Tesla Bot Gen 3 – the company’s most advanced humanoid robot ever created. The new generation features revolutionary “housekeeping” capabilities , bringing us one step closer to fully autonomous, in-home robotic assistants.
“The Tesla Bot Gen 3 isn’t just a walking robot. It’s a real home companion, capable of handling real tasks in real environments,” Musk said.
Tesla Bot Gen 3: What’s New?
The third generation of the Tesla Bot – also known as Optimus – shows significant improvements over previous models. This version features AI-powered home assistance , including the ability to perform household tasks , recognize objects and faces , respond to voice commands , and learn from user behavior .
Tesla Bot Gen 3 (Homemaker Edition) Key Features:
Advanced object handling : Can fold laundry, load/unload a dishwasher, and cook simple meals
Voice Assistant Integration : Works with Tesla’s proprietary AI or integrates with Alexa, Google Home
Emotional recognition : Reads facial expressions to respond with empathy
Smart Home Compatibility : Controls lights, climate, security systems
Autonomous learning : Uses neural networks to adapt to routines and preferences
Mobility Upgrades : 2x faster walking, stair navigation, improved balance and dexterity
Musk emphasized that the Gen 3 is designed to be a “genuine home helper,” not just a lab demo.”
Designed for everyday use
Tesla Bot Gen 3 stands at 5’8″ (1.73m) and weighs approximately 130 pounds (59kg) . Powered by Tesla’s AI stack and Dojo training system, the bot can operate safely in human environments and collaborate with people to complete tasks.
Early demo footage showed the bot preparing a sandwich, sweeping floors and even helping a child zip up a jacket – actions that drew massive applause from the live audience.
Launching in 2025: Price and availability
Tesla has announced that production is expected to begin in mid-2025 , with priority deliveries to existing Tesla customers and corporate partners. While no official price has been revealed, insiders suggest that the Gen 3 model could launch at under $20,000 , a fraction of the cost of industrial humanoid robots.
Musk’s vision: a robot in every home
Elon Musk has long expressed his belief that robots will play a central role in human society, calling them “the next big consumer technology.” With the Tesla Bot Gen 3, that vision is quickly becoming a reality.
“This isn’t science fiction. This is the future of work, care and companionship,” Musk said. “Eventually, every home will have one.”
Reactions from the world of technology
Experts and analysts are calling this one of the biggest leaps in personal robotics since Boston Dynamics’ early prototypes. With Tesla’s massive AI infrastructure and manufacturing scale, many believe it will dominate the emerging home robotics market .
From folding laundry to helping the elderly, Tesla Bot Gen 3 is more than a robot—it’s a transformational leap in how humans and machines live together . Set to launch in 2025, the dream of a robotic housekeeper is no longer science fiction—it’s knocking on your front door.
