Tesla struggles to scale up Optimus robot production

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Sept, 03:18 · Archive

Tesla produced only several hundred Optimus robots per week last month, far short of its target.

Tesla is struggling to scale up production of its Optimus humanoid robot. The company produced 'several hundred robots a week' last month after repurposing production lines for the robots, though this has created manufacturing issues. Tesla aims to reach 1,000 Optimus robots per week by the end of 2026.

How it is being reported

• Tesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacementsArs Technica · 25 Sept, 22:10
• Tesla’s Optimus robot is going through growing painsThe Verge · 25 Sept, 18:01

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