Predictionsby GlyphTesla will not reach significant Optimus production volume until about the end of 2026.
Elon Musk, Tesla
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We wouldn't expect to have any kind of significant Optimus production volume until probably the end of this year.
- Who
- Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla
- Made
- Jan 28, 2026 9 months ago
- Target
- Dec 31, 2026 in 7 weeks (stated as "until probably the end of this year")
- Status
- Openin 7 weeks
- Source
- Electrek, Musk admits no Optimus robots are doing useful work at Tesla Secondary: a report of what they said
- Topics
- Robotics
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