Tesla has deployed over 1,000 Optimus Gen 3 humanoid robots in its factories, with the majority working at Gigafactory Texas and the Fremont facility. The robots feature 22-DOF hands with tactile sensors and 24-hour battery life.

Production Goals

• Current deployment: 1,000+ robots at Giga Texas and Fremont
• Target: 1 million units annually by late 2026
• Scale: 10 million units per year by 2027
• Cost: Estimated $20,000 per unit at scale

Capabilities

Optimus Gen 3 handles autonomous parts processing and kitting tasks. The 22-DOF hands with tactile sensors enable human-like dexterity for manipulating components.

What This Means

Tesla is moving from pilot programs to production deployment of humanoid robots. The 1 million unit target by late 2026 represents one of the most aggressive humanoid manufacturing plans in the industry.

Source: MarkTechPost