Tesla Commences Early Optimus Assembly While Substantial Hurdles Remain
During Tesla's latest earnings call, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that initial assembly of the Optimus humanoid robot has begun at the company's Fremont facility. However, Musk conceded that vital elements—including hand dexterity, overall durability, safety, and foundational artificial intelligence—still require significant refinement. The updates indicate that commercial deployment remains a distant prospect despite the early manufacturing milestone.
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