Tesla Sunsets Model S and X to Focus on One Million Optimus Robots
Tesla is sunsetting Model S and Model X production at its Fremont plant to retool the facility for Optimus humanoid robot manufacturing, targeting one million units annually. CEO Elon Musk predicts Tesla will pioneer artificial general intelligence in humanoid form and unveiled Optimus v3’s dexterous hands design.
1. Musk Highlights Underestimated Robot Economy
CEO Elon Musk warned that underestimating the humanoid robot economy mirrors early internet downplaying and insisted that the necessary infrastructure for mass deployment is already taking shape.
2. Fremont Plant Retooled for Robot Production
Tesla will end Model S and Model X assembly at its Fremont facility and shift manufacturing capacity to produce up to one million Optimus robots per year.
3. Demonstration of Optimus v3 Hands
New images of Optimus v3’s hands reveal near-human dexterity, marking a significant advance in grasping and manipulation capabilities.
4. AGI Ambitions in Humanoid Form
Musk predicted Tesla will likely be the first to develop artificial general intelligence in a humanoid robot, positioning Optimus as a potential pioneer in AGI deployment.