Optimus, also known as Tesla Bot, is a general-purpose robotic humanoid under development by Tesla, Inc. [1] It was announced at the company's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Day event on August 19, 2021, …

Oct 26, 2025 · Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk reveals exciting new details on the upcoming Optimus V3 humanoid robot and its expected launch schedule.

Apr 30, 2026 · Elon Musk says Tesla’s Optimus robot could launch next year, with production starting in 2026 and a major scale-up planned by 2027.

Apr 23, 2026 · During Tesla’s latest earnings call, Musk said the company is moving toward “actually releasing Optimus,” with internal production already ramping up for testing.

Unveiled in 2021 and continuously evolving, Optimus embodies Tesla’s vision of creating a versatile, autonomous robot capable of performing a wide range of tasks in both industrial and domestic settings.

Mar 30, 2026 · Tesla's Optimus robot left the Hollywood Diner within months of opening. Now Musk is planning its return with a bigger role and a major Gen 3 upgrade underway.

Apr 22, 2026 · Optimus is Tesla’s in‑development humanoid robot − a bipedal, autonomous machine designed to perform tasks ranging from factory labor to daily household duties.

The Tesla Optimus humanoid robot continues to advance rapidly, with recent demonstrations and production milestones highlighting its progress toward real-world deployment.

Apr 23, 2026 · Tesla is ramping up Optimus V3 production while Elon Musk keeps key robot upgrades secret to prevent competitors from copying the technology.

Apr 23, 2026 · We’ve been tracking Elon Musk’s Optimus promises for years now, and the pattern is familiar: grand vision, ambitious timelines, then reality hits.