Elon Musk announces Tesla's Optimus robot production plans
Evidence notes
- Elon Musk said Tesla planned low production of useful humanoid robots for internal use in 2025.
- He added that Tesla aimed for higher production for other companies in 2026.
- The statement gave Optimus a public production-timing signal tied to Tesla's broader humanoid roadmap.
Company context
Tesla is an automotive and AI company developing Optimus, a general-purpose humanoid built on its autonomy, battery, and vertically integrated manufacturing stack.