Optimus

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Musk admits no Optimus robots are doing ‘useful work’ at Tesla — after claiming otherwise
Optimus Jan 29, 2026

Musk admits no Optimus robots are doing ‘useful work’ at Tesla — after claiming otherwise

Elon Musk has admitted that no Tesla Optimus robots are currently performing useful work in its factories, contradicting his previous claims over the past two years. This reveals a significant gap between the company's public promises about its humanoid robot's capabilities and its present, practical reality. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals that the highly anticipated automation and cost-saving benefits from Optimus remain a distant future prospect.

Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon
Optimus Jan 28, 2026

Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon

Tesla has announced that its production-ready Optimus humanoid robot is scheduled for unveiling in early 2026. This third-generation model will feature significant upgrades, including a new hand design, and the company is preparing for its initial manufacturing. For owners and enthusiasts, this marks a major step toward Tesla's goal of deploying the robots in its own factories and eventually selling them commercially.

Tesla Robotaxi ride-hailing without a Safety Monitor proves to be difficult
Optimus Jan 26, 2026

Tesla Robotaxi ride-hailing without a Safety Monitor proves to be difficult

Tesla has begun removing human safety monitors from some of its Robotaxi vehicles, a key step toward fully autonomous ride-hailing. However, early riders in Austin have reported that securing a ride without a safety monitor is proving to be a difficult and inconsistent experience. This indicates that while Tesla is pushing forward with its driverless vision, the service may not yet be widely or reliably available to the public.