Optimus
Optimus Steals the Show in Times Square: Tesla’s Robot Hands Out Halloween Treats
October 28, 2025 – Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, has recently made a splash in an unexpected setting—far from the company’s manufacturing plants. Instead of assembling cars, Optimus took center stage in New York City’s Times Square during Halloween, handing out candy to passersby. This public appearance wasn’t Optimus’s first foray into the service industry. The…
Tesla’s Cyber SUV Teaser Unveiled: Musk Foresees 80% Future Value from Optimus
September 2, 2025 – During the U.S. Labor Day holiday, Tesla unveiled the fourth installment of its “Master Plan,” placing a strong emphasis on the immense potential of its Optimus humanoid robot. Additionally, the company treated viewers to the first-ever glimpse of the Cyber SUV model in a promotional video. At present, all details regarding…
World’s First Tesla Diner Set to Open: Optimus Robots Take Center Stage as Waitstaff
July 14, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move, Tesla has introduced its Optimus robot to serve as a waiter at its first-ever themed restaurant. The innovative establishment, which is set to open its doors soon, is expected to offer a unique dining experience that blends futuristic technology with classic sci-fi aesthetics. According to official announcements,…
Tesla Halts Optimus Production: Focused on Refining Key Components
July 5, 2025 – According to a post by Digitime on July 4, Tesla has reportedly put its production plan for the humanoid robot Optimus on hold. This decision comes as the company aims to refine some crucial technological components of the robot, and it now faces the daunting task of a complete redesign. Back…
Tesla Files Suit Against Ex-Staff Member for Optimus Project Secrets Misappropriation
June 13, 2025 – Tesla has recently taken legal action against a former engineer, Zhongjie “Jay” Li, accusing him of stealing confidential technology secrets from its “Optimus” humanoid robot project to establish a competing startup, as reported by Bloomberg. The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday local time. According to the court documents, Zhongjie allegedly utilized…
Tesla’s Former Robotics Lead: Optimus Design Not Built for Industrial Tasks
May 27 2025 – In a recent interview with Business Insider, Chris Valti, the former head of Tesla’s robotics initiative, argued that humanoid robots like Optimus are ill-suited for factory settings. Despite their cutting-edge appeal and potential, Valti asserted that their anthropomorphic design underperforms in environments like warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing. Having overseen the development…
Tesla’s Optimus Humanoid Robot Pilot Line Unveiled, Musk Eyes Thousands in Factories by Year – End
April 24, 2025 – In its Q1 2025 update report, Tesla unveiled for the first time a pilot production line for its Optimus humanoid robot. The company affirmed that the production timeline for Optimus remains on track, with a focus on rapidly advancing toward the goal of creating functional humanoid robots capable of performing useful…
Tesla’s Optimus Push: 80 New Hires Aim for 5,000 Humanoid Robots in 2025
April 10, 2025 – During the first – quarter all – hands meeting of 2025, Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, made a significant announcement that the company is set to produce the first batch of Optimus humanoid robots this year. This ambitious plan is further evidenced by Tesla’s aggressive expansion of its humanoid robot team, as…
Tesla’s Fremont Factory Ramps Up Hiring to Boost Optimus Humanoid Robot Production
February 6, 2025 – Tesla has recently posted several job openings for engineering positions at its Fremont, USA factory, signaling the company’s accelerated push towards mass production of its humanoid robot, Optimus. According to Tesla’s official website, there are currently at least 12 vacancies related to the Optimus project, including critical roles such as manufacturing…
Demand Soars: Tesla’s Optimus Robot Model Sells Out Quickly at $40
November 18, 2024 – Tesla has introduced a 1:10 scale model of its Optimus robot in its online store this week, which sold out in less than a day. Priced at $40, the miniature version of the robot has garnered significant attention from consumers. On Friday, Tesla unveiled the highly detailed Optimus robot model, featuring…