Tesla’s general-purpose humanoid, targeted at roughly $30,000 if it reaches volume production.
Optimus is a general-purpose humanoid robot under development by Tesla, first announced in 2021 and shown as a prototype in 2022, designed for repetitive or hazardous tasks. Elon Musk has stated a future target price of roughly $30,000, with volume production planned in the following years.
Tesla has announced that its Fremont facility is now producing commercial-quality Optimus humanoid robots, with a target of late 2027 for initial customer shipments. This marks a significant step towards industrial deployment, albeit with a projected lengthy ramp-up.
Tesla has bolstered its balance sheet with $30 billion in new credit facilities, specifically earmarking the capital to scale its Cybercab and Optimus humanoid programs.
Tesla is struggling to meet aggressive manufacturing targets for the Optimus humanoid, currently producing only hundreds of units weekly despite repurposing major automotive lines.
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