The article discusses an interview with Realbotix's humanoid robot David at CES 2026, highlighting the company's efforts to create human-like robots that stand in place and interact, while acknowledging the ongoing challenges of achieving true realism and the uncanny valley effect.
Elon Musk has been offered a humanoid robot look-alike by Realbotix, a company specializing in custom robots, to assist him in his upcoming government role as co-lead of the Department of Government Efficiency in 2025. The "Elon Bot" would mimic Musk's appearance and mannerisms, track cryptocurrency prices, and interact with others, allowing Musk to maintain his business activities while serving in the administration. Realbotix's CEO highlighted the potential for the robot to extend Musk's influence and ideas.