Optimus

Optimus is Tesla’s humanoid robotics program; this entry tracks the base “Optimus” platform across revisions rather than a single numbered build. Public footage from 2023–2026 primarily shows the Gen 2 prototype; for example, on January 15, 2024 Elon Musk posted a clip of Optimus folding a T‑shirt that TechCrunch noted was a pre‑scripted, non‑autonomous demo. The program remains in prototype status while Tesla readies a production‑oriented redesign. (techcrunch.com)

Through 2024–2026, Tesla outlined a path from internal pilots to manufacturing. At the June 13, 2024 shareholder meeting, Musk said Optimus would enter limited production in 2025 with “a few thousand” used inside Tesla; on January 29, 2025, Tesla reiterated “pilot” production in 2025 on its earnings call. On January 28, 2026, Musk told investors Tesla would end Model S/X production and convert the Fremont space to build Optimus. The Q1 2026 Update (April 22, 2026) formally lists Optimus under “Robotics” with California and Texas lines in Construction, and states the first‑generation line will replace S/X in Fremont and is designed for 1 million robots per year; AP subsequently reported Tesla China’s president said Shanghai operations will help solve mass‑production challenges. (forbes.com)

Generation labeling: “Optimus” here refers to the overall program; 2023–2024 public demos are Gen 2. Tesla has signaled that a production‑ready “Gen 3” unveil would happen closer to the start of production rather than far in advance; as of April 22, 2026, Tesla had not shown that design in detail. (benzinga.com)