All articles tagged with #milan kovac
Milan Kovac, head of Tesla's humanoid robot division Optimus, has left the company citing personal reasons, but Tesla remains committed to its plans to produce thousands of robots this year, with Elon Musk emphasizing the importance of autonomy and Optimus for the company's future.
Milan Kovac, head of Tesla's humanoid robot program, claims he is leaving voluntarily to spend more time with family, but his departure amid Musk's recent controversies and the underwhelming progress of the Optimus robot raises questions about whether his exit was truly voluntary.
Ashok Elluswamy, of Indian origin, will lead Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot project following Milan Kovac’s departure to focus on family, with Musk highlighting Elluswamy's early role in Tesla's AI team.
Milan Kovac, who led Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot program since 2022, is leaving the company to spend more time with family abroad, with Ashok Elluswamy taking over his responsibilities. Tesla's Optimus project, announced in 2021, aims to develop a humanoid robot capable of various tasks, but its release has been delayed due to supply chain issues.
Tesla's head of the Optimus humanoid robot, Milan Kovac, is leaving the company after 9 years, just as Elon Musk promotes the robot as a potential $25 trillion revenue source, though market estimates are much lower. Kovac's departure is seen as a significant loss amid ongoing skepticism about Tesla's claims and the competitive landscape in humanoid robotics.
Milan Kovac, head of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot program, announced his departure to spend more time with family, with Ashok Elluswamy set to replace him. Tesla continues to focus on developing its robots and robotaxi service, which are key to its long-term valuation and innovation strategy.