Tesla Optimus 3 and Figure 4 humanoids to enter initial production by year-end, says analyst
davidpattersonx · x · 2026-09-07
Industry figure David Patterson predicts Tesla's Optimus 3 and Figure 4 humanoid robots will be revealed and enter initial production by year-end, with large-scale manufacturing ramping up next year. He claims these robots will represent "end-state technology" with performance equal to or better than humans — a notably aggressive timeline compared with most public roadmaps.
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