Optimus

Tesla to open Optimus robot reservations, investor says

Tesla has started building its Optimus humanoid robot on a high-volume line at its Fremont, California, factory. The company is also expected to let the public reserve the robot for the first time in early December. Elon Musk has cautioned,…

Tesla starts Optimus robot production, flags bumpy ramp

Tesla has started building its Optimus humanoid robot on a high-volume line at its Fremont, California, factory. On the company's third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, October 21, Elon Musk also listed what still isn't finished, including the robot's hands, its…

Tesla aims to deliver Cybercabs by year-end, FSD in 2027

Tesla said on its third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, October 21, that it aims to deliver its first Cybercabs to customers by the end of 2026. Elon Musk added that most of the vehicles will stay Tesla-owned. Executives also said…

Tesla Q3 profit falls 43% but cash flow beats forecasts

Tesla generated $1.53 billion in free cash flow in the third quarter, while Wall Street had expected it to burn several billion dollars. Revenue of $28.05 billion came in above the LSEG analyst consensus of $27.88 billion, Reuters reported. Profit…

Tesla audits Chinese suppliers ahead of Optimus robot mass production

Tesla's robotics team has been conducting a new round of supply chain audits across China's Yangtze River Delta region, inspecting suppliers of core components for its Optimus humanoid robot as the company prepares to begin production at its converted Fremont…

Tesla begins Optimus robot production audit in China

Tesla dispatched its robotics team to Ningbo, China, on September 16, kicking off a new round of production audits for the Optimus humanoid robot on September 17. The audit is focused on verifying exclusivity and consistency standards for mass production,…

Tesla dismantles Model S/X line in 46 days for Optimus

Tesla released a time-lapse video on Thursday showing the complete decommissioning of its original Model S and Model X assembly line at the Fremont, California factory, a process the company completed in just 46 days. The footage, posted on X…