Robot news · Nov 10, 2026

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Humanoids · Sep 27, 2026 · 2 min
Tesla ramps Optimus to hundreds a week as hands and training lag
Fremont built several hundred Optimus robots a week in August. The hands are still fragile, and the robots only work set tasks in supervised areas.
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Humanoids · Sep 25, 2026 · 2 min
Tesla workers pushed back on training Optimus to do their jobs
Staff asked to record their movements for Optimus objected, The Information reported. Tesla moved that work to dedicated capture teams.
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Humanoids · Oct 9, 2025 · 1 min
Has Tesla Optimus Met Its Match? Brett Adcock’s Figure 03 Blows It Out of the Park.
Figure has unveiled its Figure 03 general-purpose humanoid robot, targeting everyday household tasks.
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Home · Apr 16, 2025 · 1 min
Why Humanoid Robots Will Fail in Homes (For Now) – And Where They’ll Succeed First
The race to put humanoid robots in homes is heating up, with companies like 1X, Figure, and Tesla betting big on consumer adoption as early as 2025.
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Humanoids · Jan 30, 2025 · 1 min
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Optimus Humanoid Roadmap
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has outlined the company’s ambitious plans for the future of transportation and robotics.
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Humanoids · Dec 9, 2024 · 1 min
Tesla Optimus Can Now Walk Downhill
Optimus can now walk on highly variable ground using neural nets to control its electric limbs.
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Humanoids · Dec 2, 2024 · 1 min
Tesla’s Optimus: A More Human-Like Form
The final version of the Tesla humanoid robot, Optimus, is expected to feature a more human-like appearance with fewer visible actuators. Elon Musk has discussed ambitions for Optimus to embody a design that resembles the human form more closely, along with enhanced…
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Humanoids · Nov 22, 2024 · 1 min
Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot Action Figure Sells Out in 24 Hours
Elon Musk and Tesla have released a 7-inch action figure based on the highly anticipated humanoid robot. The $40 Tesla Bot Action Figure launched for sale on Saturday, quickly selling out within less than 24 hours. Tesla describes the toy as “Your mini autonomous assistant…
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