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[^2]\n\nTesla has initiated the production process for its Optimus humanoid robot, which is intended to be sold as individual units starting in 2027. [^3]\n\nMeasurements in the affected areas showed that Starlink usage increased by approximately 40% shortly after the service became available. [^4]\n\nThe earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 occurred on August 10, 2026, at 7:34 AM with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó. [^5]\n\nThe median download speed on Starlink increased by 11% while terrestrial mobile networks suffered severe interruptions during the crisis. [^6]\n\nElon Musk stated that the Optimus robot would cost approximately between $20,000 and $30,000. [^7]\n\nThe Optimus robot is designed to perform tasks that are dangerous, repetitive, or boring for humans, such as household chores and errands. [^8]\n\nElon Musk describes the Tesla Optimus robot as a 'humanoid friend' capable of performing simple and repetitive activities such as picking up packages, watering plants, and cleaning the kitchen. [^9]\n\nElon Musk stated that the Tesla Optimus is expected to be sold at a unit price between $20,000 and $30,000. [^10]\n\nThe Tesla Optimus robot utilizes the same technology found in Tesla's autonomous vehicles, refined with legs, arms, and joints. [^11]\n\nTesla aims to leverage its experience in artificial intelligence and autonomy from autonomous vehicles to power the robot's vision and planning systems. 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