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Tesla begins production of 'Optimus' humanoid robot

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23 October 2026

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opportunities

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Robotics, Drones & UAV

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United States

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Fusion42 · 24 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Tesla has begun production of the 'Optimus' humanoid robot at its Fremont, California factory with plans to scale production to 20,000 units per week within a year and start deliveries by late next year.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Tesla has set a production scale rarely seen in humanoid robots. If you are building robotics or automation tools, Tesla’s move signals a surge in demand for components and integration services this year.

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2 sources · 23 Oct 2026

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