Tesla Production Hell 2: Robot Hardcore

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Tesla robot
Tesla's Optimus robot

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One of Russia's first humanoid robots face-planted during its public debut

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Russia's AIDOL humanoid robot is lifted by two handlers after falling onstage during its debut.
Russia's AIDOL humanoid robot is lifted by two handlers after falling onstage during its debut in Moscow this week.

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Shareholders and compensation consultants weigh in on Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package after Tesla meeting

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend a press conference at the White House
Tesla shareholders voted to approve Musk's $1 trillion pay package contingent on a set of performance goals.

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Elon Musk says Optimus will 'eliminate poverty' in speech after his $1 trillion pay package was approved

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Elon Musk is pictured.
"There will be a lot of trauma and disruption along the way," Musk said of the economic future with AI and robotics.

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Elon Musk Doesn’t Give a Fuck About Poverty

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025.

Elon Musk says Optimus will be an 'incredible surgeon'

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Optimus
Tesla aims to start mass producing Optimus by the end of next year, Musk said.

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The story of Optimus, the humanoid robot at the heart of Elon Musk's growth plans for Tesla

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Optimus
Tesla CEO Elon Musk first introduced an Optimus prototype in 2022.

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Tesla shifted its Optimus training strategy — and it's using a familiar playbook

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Tesla changed its training strategy for Optimus in late June.
Tesla changed its training strategy for Optimus in late June.

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America has already lost the robot war to China

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The Chinese flag in a robot's mouth.

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Tesla's Chinese EV competitors are racing to build their own Optimus rivals

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Xpeng's Iron robot
Xpeng's Iron robot has been in development for five years, according to the company.

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