< img src = "/uploads/blogs/b1/16/ib-free247_499ea2a6.jpg" Alt = "Chinese restrictions inhibit the production of Tesla Optimus-CNBC robot < p > Production of humanoid robots & laquo; Tesla Optimus & raquo; which Ilon Musk planned to deploy in the coming years, was threatened through new China's export restrictions on rare earth magnets. < p > About this & nbsp; reports & nbsp; cnbc.
< p >These materials are critical for the creation of modern electric motors and high -tech components used in Tesla. & Amp; nbsp;
< p > Musk acknowledged that without access to Chinese suppliers, the company would not be able to provide planned production volumes and keep the price of one & laquo; Optimus & raquo; at $ 20,000.
< P > Analysts indicate that the ambitious goal of Tesla & mdash; Make humanoid work available for mass consumer & mdash; Currently, it looks unlikely. According to experts, about two -thirds of components for Optimus are made in China. & Amp; nbsp;
< p >The Chinese supply chain remains indispensable because of its scale and cost -effectiveness. Losing access to these resources can not only raise the price of a product, but also force the company to view the production strategy itself.
< P > The problem is also complicated by the fact that the trade war between the United States and China, initiated by the President of the United States, has already affected not only the automobile but also the robotic industry. China, in turn, actively supports its own robot manufacturers by investing in the development of sensory technologies, artificial intelligence and creating stable supply chains. & Amp; nbsp;
~ < p > This allows local companies to rapidly grow production and occupy leadership positions in the world.
< P > Ilon Musk previously stated that the production of thousands of robots Optimus should start in 2025, and subsequently the company planned to produce more than a million robots annually. However, new realities are forcing Tesla to look for alternative sources of supply and view the plans for scaling the project. & Amp; nbsp;
< p > without Chinese rare earth materials and components to reach the planned price and production rate is almost possible.
< P > At the same time, China not only controls critical resources, but also actively develops its own robotic industry. State support, technological innovation and rigid price competition allow local producers to quickly reduce lag from Western competitors. & Amp; nbsp;
< p > Against this background, experts predict that in the coming years, China can become a major player in the humanoid robot market if the export restriction situation is not changed.
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