Tesla Optimus Humanoid Robot Production Plans Leaked
davidpattersonx · x · 2026-07-06
Allegedly, Tesla plans to produce 1 million Optimus humanoid robots annually solely at its Fremont factory, with the Austin factory adding another 10 million units. Anticipating an explosion in demand next year, they plan to raise targets further, asserting that humanoid robots will soon surpass the automotive industry.
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