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Tesla begins early Optimus robot production on high-volume line

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Elon Musk has stated that Tesla has begun early production of its Optimus humanoid robot. The robots are being manufactured on a high-volume line in Fremont, California, previously used for Model S and Model X vehicles. Musk anticipates it will take at least a year to reach the target production rate of approximately 20,000 units per week, noting that some design elements are still undergoing changes. AI

IMPACT Signals a significant step in scaling humanoid robot production, potentially impacting logistics and manufacturing sectors.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Tesla begins early Optimus robot production on high-volume line

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · elasticsoul ·

    RE: https:// mastodon.online/@electrek/1174 85566062682931 This is a great way to waste a lot of money and build a lot of garbage: "Musk said Tesla has started

    RE: https:// mastodon.online/@electrek/1174 85566062682931 This is a great way to waste a lot of money and build a lot of garbage: "Musk said Tesla has started early production of Optimus on its high-volume line in Fremont, where Model S and Model X used to be built. Most of a li…

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