Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he expects production for Optimus, the humanoid robot, to start around late July or August.

Tesla plans to begin preparing its first large-scale factory dedicated to the Optimus humanoid robot in the June quarter. The first-generation line will be designed to make 1 million robots annually.

Tesla is confronting a sharp drop in California EV sales, record unsold vehicle inventory, and a slowdown in its energy storage growth, even as it ramps production of its Cybercab robotaxi, invests billions in humanoid robot manufacturing, and builds a ...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirms Optimus production starts late July at Fremont, converting the Model S/X line in four months — but warns output will be 'quite slow.'

US carmaker Tesla turned the Boston Marathon into a live stage for its Optimus

Tesla (NasdaqGS:TSLA) reported Q1 2026 results that included a rebound in profit and revenue. The company outlined a shift toward AI, robotics, and robotaxi growth, including preparations for an Optimus humanoid robot factory.

In addition to financial figures, Tesla’s (TSLA) latest earnings report also brought details about the company's plans for the coming months and years. This includes a strong push into robotics, with Tesla estimating that it’ll eventually be able to produce 10 million Optimus robots per-year at its Texas Gigafactory.

Tesla reported higher first-quarter profits Wednesday, topping expectations as it confirmed plans for massive additional investments in autonomous transport, humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence.