Overview
- Tesla said via its @TeslaAI account that the third-generation Optimus is its first humanoid intended for mass production.
- A larger, dedicated production line is planned to be completed and begin output in 2026, expanding beyond the current trial line in Fremont.
- The company projects annual production capacity of up to one million units once the ramp is achieved.
- Tesla is targeting a per‑unit cost at or below $20,000 after scaling.
- The robot is described as redesigned from first principles with the ability to learn new skills by observing human behavior.