Elon Musk Targets One Million Optimus Robots Annually From Fremont Factory
Tesla says the Fremont pilot line will start with slow output as it builds a new production system for the humanoid robot.
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Elon Musk says copycats are to blame for pushing Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot unveiling
Tesla expects to start production of Optimus, its humanoid robot, later this year.Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesTesla hopes to unveil the latest version of its Optimus robot around late summer of this year.Elon Musk said he wants to push the date closer to the start of production because of competitors.Tesla said it's making two factory lines in California and Texas for Optimus production.Elon Musk wants to show off the goods — but not to no…
Tesla isn’t joking about building Optimus at an industrial scale: Here we go
Tesla’s Q1 2026 Update Letter, released today, confirms that first generation Optimus production lines are now well underway at its Fremont, California factory, with a pilot line targeting one million robots per year to start. Of bigger note is a shared aerial image of a large piece of land adjacent to Gigafactory Texas, that Tesla has prominently labeled “Optimus factory site preparation.” Permit documents show Tesla is seeking to add over 5.2 …
From EVs to robotics: Tesla targets 10M Optimus units with new Texas plant
Tesla is preparing the facility for its Optimus production line in Texas. Gigafactory in the background. | Credit: Tesla Bolstered by $3.9 billion in operating cash flow and a 21% GAAP gross margin, Tesla signaled a shift toward a robotics-first future during its Q1 2026 earnings call on Wednesday. The company announced it will begin production of its Optimus humanoid robot at the Fremont facility in Q2. This move involves phasing out the legacy…
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