Robotics 2026-09-25· Electrek
Tesla Ramps Optimus Production, But Robots Lack Generalization
Tesla is rapidly increasing production of its Optimus humanoid robots, now building hundreds per week at Fremont. However, reports indicate that the robots currently struggle with generalized tasks and face challenges with fragile hands and manufacturing quality, limiting their immediate usefulness outside specific, controlled environments.
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