Tesla is constructing a new facility at Gigafactory Texas to produce its humanoid robot, Optimus. The plant aims for an impressive production goal of 10 million units annually by 2027, significantly increasing output from the current Fremont Factory operations. Elon Musk emphasizes the transformative potential of Optimus in everyday tasks.

Tesla's Optimus robot is progressing towards mass production, with recent demonstrations highlighting its movement and potential tasks. CEO Elon Musk envisions a future where robots like Optimus could make work optional for humans within 20 years. Key challenges remain, particularly in developing a functional and dexterous hand.

Elon Musk announced that Tesla plans to start selling humanoid robots, named Optimus, by the end of 2027. While the robots are already handling simple tasks in factories, Musk emphasized the need for high reliability and safety before public release. He believes the demand for personal robots will be significant, though challenges in technology remain.

Elon Musk envisions Tesla's future revolving around humanoid robots called Optimus, which he claims could transform industries and eliminate the need for work. Currently, these robots are manually built and require human assistance for operation, facing challenges in dexterity and practical application. Some Tesla employees remain skeptical about their usefulness in everyday operations.

Tesla has unveiled a next-generation Optimus prototype featuring AI assistant Grok, showcasing its early development stage with notable design changes, including new hands and a gold color. Elon Musk emphasizes the robot's potential to significantly impact Tesla's market share and valuation, while also addressing concerns about his voting control amidst an upcoming shareholder vote on his compensation package.

Elon Musk discussed major developments at the X Takeover 2025 event, including the imminent production of Tesla's Optimus V3 robot, advancements in the Tesla Semi, and updates on the new Roadster. He also highlighted Neuralink's potential to treat chronic conditions, reflecting on the ambitious product roadmap of Tesla and its associated companies.

Tesla has abandoned its plans to produce thousands of Optimus robots this year due to challenges with the robot's hands and other issues. CEO Elon Musk has emphasized the growing importance of Optimus to the company as EV sales decline, suggesting it could eventually represent 80% of Tesla's value. Musk is planning to showcase a "dancing troupe of Optimus bots" at the upcoming shareholder meeting to impress investors.