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马斯克:机器人制造中最难的是手,新一代AI5芯片性能暴增40倍
TeslaTesla(US:TSLA) 美股IPO·2025-09-10 11:06

Core Viewpoint - Elon Musk claims that the Optimus robot will be "the greatest product in human history," with the V3 version addressing key challenges in hand flexibility, AI brain capabilities, and mass production [4][10][11]. Group 1: Optimus Robot Development - The third version of the Optimus robot is currently in design, focusing on achieving human-like hand flexibility, an advanced AI brain, and the ability for mass production, which are areas where competitors fall short [6][13]. - The production cost of the Optimus robot is projected to be around $20,000 to $40,000 per unit once annual production reaches 1 million units [14][15]. - The development of the Optimus robot is more complex than any previous Tesla product, requiring significant vertical integration due to the lack of existing supply chains for humanoid robots [11][20]. Group 2: AI Advancements - Tesla's AI5 chip boasts a 40-fold performance improvement over the AI4 chip, with an 8-fold increase in computational power and a 9-fold increase in memory [4][30]. - The AI4 chip currently enables autonomous driving that is 2-3 times safer than human drivers, with potential improvements expected from the upcoming software version 14 [32]. - Musk anticipates that by next year, AI could surpass human intelligence in various domains, and by 2030, AI may be smarter than all humans combined [5][52]. Group 3: SpaceX Developments - SpaceX plans to demonstrate the full reusability of the Starship by next year, with the capability to deliver over 100 tons of payload to orbit [11][37]. - The main technical challenge for achieving full reusability lies in developing a reusable thermal protection system, a problem that has not been solved before [41][42]. - Starlink aims to provide direct satellite connectivity to mobile phones, with the necessary hardware upgrades expected to be available in about two years [33][35].