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Tesla’s Optimus robot is going through growing pains
Friday, September 25, 2026
Tesla produced several hundred Optimus robots per week as of last month, according to The Information, after repurposing its Model S and Model X production lines for the robots earlier in 2026. Tesla had previously stated a goal of producing 20,000 Optimus units per week. The Information reported that the manufacturing strategy has created production issues.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1000794/tesla-optimus-production-issues-hands
