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Imported 2026-11-11
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Musk denied reports that pre-orders for the Tesla Optimus robot would start in December
Elon Musk denied reports that Tesla would open Optimus reservations in early December. Investor Modar Alaoui had described possible bookings around The Humanoids Summit, but Musk responded "No" on X. Tesla is increasing production capacity while targeting deliveries to external companies around the end of 2027.
Tesla begins early Optimus production and targets external deliveries for late 2027
Tesla reported early Optimus production on assembly lines in Fremont, while deliveries to external companies are not expected until late 2027. The company did not disclose production volumes, model versions or prices. The article distinguishes line capacity, cumulative production and actual customer deliveries when assessing humanoid manufacturing announcements.
Minerva Humanoids raised $10 million to create robots for hazardous work
Minerva Humanoids raised about $10 million in seed funding for Roger, a semi-autonomous humanoid aimed at hazardous energy and public safety work. Operators use VR and haptic gloves while onboard control handles movement. The company reports early testing and partnerships, with commercial production planned in Germany and the United States.
Morgan Stanley predicts tens of billions of robots in twenty years
Morgan Stanley strategist Adam Jonas outlined a long-term physical AI scenario involving tens of billions of robots within ten to twenty years. The interview connects robotics with edge computing, manufacturing capacity, supply chains and regulation. The article distinguishes these broad forecasts from deployment evidence and detailed technical or economic validation.
Tesla nears completion of steel frame for Optimus plant in Texas
Drone footage shows the steel frame of Tesla's Optimus facility at Gigafactory Texas nearing completion. The report describes parallel steel and concrete work but provides no view of production equipment. Tesla's announced summer 2027 production target remains separate from building progress and unverified long-term capacity ambitions.
Study ranks China first in autonomous vehicle readiness
An eCarsTrade study ranked 15 countries on robotaxi deployment, infrastructure, regulation and public opinion, placing China first and the United States second. The report highlights commercial passenger operations rather than announcements and excludes driver-assistance systems. It also compares Singapore, Germany and the UAE, including roads, 5G and charging infrastructure.
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Tesla develops robotics within its autonomy programme. The Optimus project focuses on a bipedal humanoid for physical work, including repetitive tasks. The development combines body mechanics with software for balance, navigation, perception and interaction with objects. Tesla describes general-purpose capability as the project's goal and continues to develop these components. Vehicle autonomy and robotics belong to a shared research direction while addressing different physical tasks.