Coverage dated October 21, 2026 to October 23, 2026

Tesla begins production of 'Optimus' humanoid robot

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

Tesla has started production of its humanoid robot, "Optimus," according to Elon Musk.

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Reports & sources

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Insider
Tesla has begun production of its Optimus humanoid in California (opens Insider)
Published Oct 21, 2026
Insider's feed description
Tesla says early Optimus production has proven the process is "suitable for a commercial product."
Quartz
Tesla started Optimus humanoid robot production as profit fell 43% (opens Quartz)
Published Oct 22, 2026
Quartz's feed description
CEO Elon Musk said Tesla will be able to make 20,000 Optimus robots a week by the end of 2027 after a slow, bumpy ramp
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Tesla begins production of 'Optimus' humanoid robot (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Oct 23, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Tesla has started production of its humanoid robot, "Optimus," according to Elon Musk.