Tesla is experiencing difficulties this year. Its share price declined in the first months of 2025, but later this year it could achieve a significant breakthrough.

If Tesla focuses on its humanoid robot projects, which use artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic interactions, then the company could find itself in a better position.

This assessment comes from Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang. He claims that Tesla has patented technology that could open the door to a “multi-trillion-dollar industry.”

Tesla is working on several different projects, one of which is Tesla Optimus, a humanoid robot powered by AI technology that was announced back in 2021 at the “Artificial Intelligence Day” event. A prototype was shown in 2022, and a demo video was released in 2023. This video shows the robot walking, cooking an egg, and dancing.

Will AI technologies save Tesla?

Tesla is already using its own AI technology in its recently launched self-driving taxi service. These taxis are converted Tesla cars that can drive without a driver and transport people to various destinations in Austin, Texas.

However, its AI technology has many applications, one of which is in the field of humanoid robots. This is a growing market that shows incredible potential. Several companies are working on robots that can serve as romantic partners, domestic helpers, and industrial workers.

Last year, Tesla announced that it would produce these robots by 2025. There are also plans to send a robot into space by 2026, but so far these robots have not been made available for sale. There are a large number of applications for AI-powered humanoid robots, and Tesla may be on track to bring them to market at a price of around $30,000, according to Musk's latest statement on pricing.

Tesla needs a major breakthrough after the unsuccessful launch of its robotic taxi service and disappointing sales in Europe. With no new Tesla model to boast about, sales have been declining for months and the company desperately needs something to help bring its share price back to early 2025 levels.

If the company manages to launch Optimus sometime this year or early next year, it may be able to turn things around. The robots could be used in both industry and the home, allowing the company to attract a very wide range of customers. | BGNES