Tesla plans to launch fully autonomous driving in Texas and California next year, with the Cybercab entering production by 2026 — although he said it could be as late as 2027. Additionally, Tesla is developing the Optimus robot, which could be available for $20,000–$30,000 and is capable of performing various tasks.

Tesla Inc. unveiled its much-awaited robotaxi at an event in Southern California on Thursday night, showing a prototype of the Cybercab, an autonomous vehicle without steering wheels or pedals that Chief Executive Elon Musk said would cost less than $30,