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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has refuted investor reports claiming Optimus pre-orders will open in December, reiterating that external customer deliveries remain targeted for 2027.
Tesla has announced that its Fremont facility is now producing commercial-quality Optimus humanoid robots, with a target of late 2027 for initial customer shipments. This marks a significant step towards industrial deployment, albeit with a projected lengthy ramp-up.
Tesla has bolstered its balance sheet with $30 billion in new credit facilities, specifically earmarking the capital to scale its Cybercab and Optimus humanoid programs.
Tesla is struggling to meet aggressive manufacturing targets for the Optimus humanoid, currently producing only hundreds of units weekly despite repurposing major automotive lines.
Proception has closed an $11M round to refine robotic dexterity, marking a turning point after settling legal disputes regarding its work on robot hands.
Tesla is training its Optimus humanoid robot using data from real employees at its Gigafactory, aiming to enhance its capabilities for practical home and workplace assistance.