Tesla Plans to Produce 10,000 Humanoid Robots in 2025
Ambitious Goals for Optimus Production
Elon Musk announced that Tesla aims to manufacture 10,000 humanoid robots in 2025. While he acknowledged that this is an ambitious target, he remains confident that thousands of units will be produced. Musk envisions these robots performing useful tasks at Tesla factories by the end of the year.
Currently, Tesla is testing several Optimus prototypes, but large-scale deployment has yet to be confirmed. In most demonstrations, the robots have been remotely controlled, raising questions about their true level of autonomy. Despite this, Musk believes the Optimus program will eventually become Tesla’s primary revenue stream, with plans to scale production to 100 million units annually in the future.
Scaling Up to Mass Production
Tesla is actively developing production lines to support large-scale manufacturing. The first stage will produce 1,000 robots per month, with output increasing to 10,000 monthly. By 2026, the company aims to introduce the Optimus 2 model and expand production to 100,000 units per month.
At present, Tesla uses these robots exclusively within its own factories. However, the company plans to begin selling them to external customers by 2026. Musk predicts that once Tesla reaches an annual production of 1 million units, each robot’s price could drop below $20,000, making them affordable for widespread adoption.
Challenges and Industry Competition
Musk remains optimistic about the impact of humanoid robots, arguing that their human-like design minimizes integration costs. However, Tesla faces increasing competition from other robotics companies, and some industry experts doubt the feasibility of Musk’s aggressive production targets. They warn that actual production numbers may fall short and that mass-market availability could take longer than expected.
As Tesla pushes forward with its robotics vision, the success of the Optimus program will depend on its ability to overcome technical challenges and meet Musk’s ambitious deadlines.
