Elon Musk Bets On Humanoid Robots In 2026, But One Company Hopes 'Elon Time' Strikes Again

Elon Musk has repeatedly touted the Optimus humanoid robot as Tesla’s (NYSE:TSLA) most significant long-term value driver, suggesting it could eventually propel the company’s market cap to $25 trillion. Yet, prediction market odds suggest a humanoid robot in 2026 may be a little too optimistic. During Tesla's recent “We, Robot” event, Musk claimed the robots could perform everything from babysitting to mowing lawns, with a price tag between $20,000 and $30,000. But according to Kalshi, the humanoid rob ...