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Ashok Elluswamy

Executive

Runs Tesla's AI and Autopilot organization and took over the Optimus humanoid program in June 2025 when Milan Kovac left.

Known for Tesla Autopilot; Optimus

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  1. Jun 2025 – now
    Tesla (Optimus), Head of AI and Autopilot; leads Optimus
    Physical AI
    Sources Tesla's Leader of Optimus Humanoid Robot Program Leaves Company Bloomberg 2025-06-06

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Tesla's Leader of Optimus Humanoid Robot Program Leaves Company Bloomberg 2025-06-06