Did Tesla just open the door to a sci-fi future?

Tesla’s We, Robot event felt like a long-awaited chapter finally opening. After years of promises and “it’s almost here” hype, Elon Musk unveiled the Cybercab – Tesla’s first driverless robotaxi.

Guests at the Warner Bros. lot experienced this futuristic ride, complete with no steering wheel, no pedals, and wireless charging. And just when it seemed that Musk couldn’t top himself, out came the Robovan – a next-gen, multi-purpose van that can haul people or cargo, showing Musk’s sights are set on more than just cars; he might be rethinking public transit.

The highlight of the show, though, was the Optimus robots. These humanoid bots mingled with guests, served drinks, and even handled small tasks like watering plants, making it clear Musk’s AI dreams go beyond autonomous cars—he’s envisioning robot helpers in our homes. Now, that's a vision I can definitely get behind.

With AI giants like Nvidia building the tech backbone to make these ideas possible, Musk’s vision doesn’t feel so far-fetched. But the real question is: will Tesla’s sci-fi future finally become reality, or is it just another tantalizing tease?

I guess time will tell...

— Kelechi