Elon Musk says Tesla’s Optimus robot could launch next year, with production starting in 2026 and a major scale-up planned by 2027.

As Tesla continues to showcase its humanoid robot Optimus in increasingly public settings, from the Boston Marathon to a Hollywood diner launch, CEO Elon Musk is finally outlining when the product could reach the real world—and what it will realistically be able to do at first.

Elon Musk is aggressively transitioning Tesla from electric vehicles to humanoid robotics. The company is even discontinuing legacy models to make room for Optimus production. But the stock's prohibitive valuation may give investors pause before buying.

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Tesla is ramping up Optimus V3 production while Elon Musk keeps key robot upgrades secret to prevent competitors from copying the technology.

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

Tesla plans to begin producing its Optimus humanoid robot in Fremont this summer, marking a significant step in its push beyond electric vehicles. Early production will be limited, with the first-generation line capable of up to 1 million units annually ...

The company has work to do to justify its valuation.

By placing its humanoid robot steps from the finish line, Tesla is turning one of the world’s most photographed events into a massive showcase for Optimus.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is asking investors to take a leap of faith on his costly bets in self-driving technology and humanoid robots that have yet to generate meaningful revenue. It raises a key question for investors: whether Tesla’s rising spending can be justified without the kind of established,

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