Tesla Optimus audits Chinese suppliers Tuopu, Sanhua, Joyson — with Optimus orders already placed
CyberRobooo · x · 2026-09-21
Citing The Paper, Tesla's robotics team has started factory audits at Chinese suppliers including Tuopu Group, Sanhua Intelligent Controls and Joyson Electronics, which supply joint modules, actuators and precision structural parts for Optimus.
Key points:
- These are not just automotive suppliers being evaluated — sources say they have already received Optimus orders, with audits focusing on production lines, quality and compliance before manufacturing begins.
- Elon previously said Tesla was rebuilding the Optimus supply chain from scratch; Chinese suppliers are now being brought into Tesla's manufacturing and quality system.
- Another sign Optimus mass production is nearing, though Optimus V3 has yet to be shown.
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