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Tesla begins production of 'Optimus' humanoid robot
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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.
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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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