Elon Musk says Tesla’s Optimus robot could be its “biggest product ever,” with the company confirming a $25 billion investment in the project, according to recent reports.
The vision for Optimus as a humanoid robot for home use has gained momentum, with Musk promising near-term production to investors.
Tesla has confirmed that Optimus production will initiate at its Fremont factory between July and August 2026.
The company aims to scale production to as many as 10 million units annually.
These developments underscore Tesla’s strategic push into AI and robotics as a major growth driver beyond its electric vehicle business.
Elon Musk says Tesla’s Optimus robot could be its “biggest product ever,” with the company confirming a $25 billion investment in the project, according to recent reports.
The vision for Optimus as a humanoid robot for home use has gained momentum, with Musk promising near-term production to investors.
Tesla has confirmed that Optimus production will begin at its Fremont factory between July and August 2026.
The company aims to scale production to as many as 10 million units annually.
These developments underscore Tesla’s strategic push into AI and robotics as a major growth driver beyond its electric vehicle business.
