Elon Musk’s Optimus will have to outperform these highly dexterous Chinese robots once launched. It’s truly amazing what they can do:
This is EXACTLY why the United States of America must allow Elon Musk and his companies to flap his wings instead of try to cut them!The only reason we have a chance at competing with China is because of him. Just being dead honest here. pic.twitter.com/HIbgzoju0S https://t.co/xp5rRsImKg— Teslaconomics (@Teslaconomics) February 17, 2026
The difference with Optimus is its brain, which enables it to learn and respond to humans. The Chinese robots are pre-programmed, but still inspiring to watch. As one person replied on X, “The progress coming out of China in robotics is a serious reminder of why the United States needs to stay focused and invested in frontier technology. Elon Musk through Tesla and his other ventures continues to be one of the most important forces driving American competitiveness in this space.”