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Tesla starts Optimus robot production in California as profit falls 43%
First reported Oct 21, 4:33 PM ET · Latest Oct 22, 8:53 AM ET
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- Just because Tesla’s Optimus is in production doesn’t mean it’s actually ready — The Verge
On Tesla's earnings call Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk announced that the company had begun early production of its humanoid robot on its high-volume line in Fremont, California. Then he laid out what still needs work: the robot's hands, its safety, reliability, an
- Tesla starts Optimus robot production in California as profit falls 43% — TechCrunch
Tesla's revenue was flat and its expenses skyrocketed as it pressed the accelerator on its Optimus robots, AI, and autonomous driving.
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