A Tesla Optimus robot hands out candy in front of the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York on Oct. 27, 2025.
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Moneycontrol22-01-2026, 22:56

Tesla to Sell Optimus Robots to Public by End of Next Year, Says Elon Musk

  • Elon Musk announced Tesla plans to sell its Optimus humanoid robots to the public by the end of next year.
  • Musk stated that Tesla is already using Optimus robots for simple tasks within its factories.
  • He expects Optimus to handle more complex tasks by the end of 2026, with public sales commencing once reliability, safety, and functionality are very high.
  • The Optimus project, along with AI and autonomous vehicles, is a key future focus for Tesla, as its core car business faces challenges.
  • Musk made these remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, an event he has previously criticized.

Why It Matters: Tesla aims to launch public sales of its Optimus humanoid robots by late 2025, marking a new business frontier.

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