Tesla Unveils Optimus Gen-3 Humanoid Robot, Announces Mass Production Plan

39    2026-03-05

At its annual Investor Day, Tesla officially unveiled the third-generation humanoid robot, Optimus Gen-3. The new model shows qualitative leaps in flexibility, balance, and fine motor skills, capable of independently performing complex assembly tasks. Elon Musk announced that Optimus will begin small-scale trials within Tesla factories by late 2026, with plans to deliver the first commercial units to external customers in 2027. He predicted that the robotics business will eventually surpass automotive sales as Tesla's largest revenue source. This news drove Tesla's stock up 5% and sparked widespread discussion in the manufacturing automation sector.
Keywords: Tesla, Optimus, Humanoid Robot, Mass Production, Automation