Summary
- Elon Musk shared an update about Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, at the Q1 2025 All-Hands meeting
- The production of Optimus is set to start this year with a goal of manufacturing 5,000 robots
- Optimus has evolved quickly from a mockup to a working prototype since its announcement in 2021
- Musk believes Optimus could be the biggest product of all time, set to have a significant impact
- Tesla aims to produce 10,000 to 12,000 Optimus units this year, with a goal of 50,000 units in 2026
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Tesla’s Q1 2025 All-Hands meeting featured CEO Elon Musk announcing updates about the company’s most ambitious product yet, Optimus. Musk revealed that Tesla plans to begin production of Optimus this year, with the first run being significant in size.
The evolution of Tesla Optimus has been quick, starting with a mockup and a person in a suit during AI Day in 2021. By 2022, Tesla had a working prototype of the humanoid robot. At the Cybercab unveiling in October 2024, several dozens of Optimus robots were interacting with attendees, showcasing the rapid progress of the project.
Elon Musk emphasized the potential of Optimus during the All-Hands meeting, stating that it could potentially be the biggest product of all time, possibly ten times larger than any other product. He also mentioned that the first humanoid robot has been manufactured at Tesla’s Fremont Factory, indicating significant progress in production.
Musk discussed Tesla’s plans to ramp up production of Optimus, aiming for enough parts to produce 10,000 to 12,000 robots in 2025. Even half of this target would be a major achievement for Tesla, considering Optimus is a completely new product. The company is also planning to scale up production in 2026, targeting 50,000 units or 10 “legions” of humanoid robots next year.
Elon Musk shared his vision for Optimus production, stating that Tesla hopes to make about 5,000 robots this year but could potentially reach 10,000 to 12,000 units. He likened the size of 5,000 robots to a Roman legion, emphasizing the scale of the project. Musk expressed confidence in Tesla’s ability to build a legion of robots this year and potentially 10 legions in the following year.
The All-Hands meeting provided insight into Tesla’s progress with Optimus and its ambitious production goals for the humanoid robot. Musk highlighted the rapid evolution of the project, from a simple mockup to a working prototype, and discussed plans to scale production in the coming years. With Optimus set to be a key focus for Tesla in 2025 and beyond, the company is poised to make significant strides in the robotics industry.
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