Milan Kovac, head of engineering at Tesla's humanoid robot division, left the company recently to prioritize family time abroad, dismissing speculation about potential conflicts with Elon Musk. His departure comes at a pivotal moment for the Optimus project, which Musk has described as Tesla's most vital development, aiming to produce thousands of robots this year. Ashok Elluswamy will assume his responsibilities as the division pushes forward despite challenges, including restrictions on rare earth minerals critical for robot manufacturing.
Milan Kovac's departure is framed as a personal decision to spend time with family, asserting it won't impact Tesla's ambitious plans for its humanoid robots.
Musk emphasized the significance of both autonomy and Optimus in Tesla's future strategy, indicating this division is crucial amidst slowing EV sales.
Despite speculation, Kovac reaffirmed his unwavering support for Elon Musk and the Tesla team, clarifying that his exit was solely for family reasons.
With ambitious production goals, Tesla aims to produce thousands of robots this year, which presents challenges related to supply chain and material availability.
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