<ul><li>SpaceX plans to launch Tesla's humanoid Optimus robot to Mars on its flagship Starship rocket by the end of 2026.</li><li>CEO Elon Musk mentioned that if the landings go well, human landings may start on Mars as soon as 2029.</li><li>Tesla introduced a refined version of the Optimus robot in 2024, remotely operated by humans.</li><li>The success of sending the Optimus robot to Mars would depend on the technical success of the Starship's uncrewed mission to Mars by the end of 2026.</li></ul>

SpaceX will launch Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robot to Mars next year

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