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Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) plans to manufacture 5,000 units of its Optimus humanoid robot this year, CEO Elon Musk revealed during a recent all-hands meeting. Despite Tesla shares plunging 41.5% year-to-date, Musk encouraged employees to hold their stock, promising a bright and innovative future for the company.
The EV maker aims to begin pilot production of Optimus in 2025, utilizing its full self-driving (FSD) technology to fast-track development. Optimus, capable of walking and handling basic tasks, has evolved into what Musk described as "the most sophisticated humanoid robot on Earth." He claimed Tesla is the only company capable of mass-producing intelligent humanoid robots.
Musk disclosed that Tesla has enough parts to build 10,000 to 12,000 units this year but will focus on a 5,000-unit target in 2024 due to the early-stage nature of the product. The goal is to scale production to 50,000 robots by 2025. Optimus is also expected to begin functioning beyond controlled environments in the latter half of 2025, initially available to Tesla employees.
This push into robotics comes as Tesla faces slowing EV demand, intensifying competition from China’s BYD (SZ:002594), and investor concerns over Musk’s political involvement. However, Musk remains bullish on Tesla’s long-term growth.
The announcement arrives amid a broader industry trend, with tech giants like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Meta (NASDAQ:META), Huawei, and Tencent (HK:0700) preparing to unveil their own humanoid robots in 2024.
Tesla’s entry into the advanced robotics space signals a new frontier, potentially diversifying revenue streams beyond electric vehicles while positioning the company at the forefront of AI-driven innovation.
