Key Takeaways Elon Musk revealed the Tesla Optimus hand patent from last week is already outdated, as the company has moved on to a new design. Musk’s direct quote on X: “We already changed the design. This one didn’t actually work,” shared late at night in response to a post. The rolling contact mechanism in…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2, nicknamed “Poptimus,” served popcorn at the Tesla Diner’s July 2025 opening in Hollywood. The retro-futuristic diner, inspired by Elon Musk’s 2018 tweet, features a two-story design with 80 EV Supercharger stalls. Optimus left the diner by December 2025 but is returning in 2026 as a food runner delivering meals…
Key Takeaways Tesla posting over 100 Optimus job openings across U.S. facilities, shifting from demo to mass manufacturing. Roles span robotics software, manufacturing engineers, AI for world modeling, and data pipelines for production lines. Targeting 1 million Optimus units annually, with Version 3 prototype in early 2026 and production start by end of 2026. Repurposing…
Key Takeaways Tesla and xAI announced Digital Optimus, a software AI agent nicknamed “Macrohard,” to automate office workflows by mimicking human computer interactions. First major result of Tesla’s $2B investment in xAI, fusing hardware efficiency with advanced reasoning. Dual-process architecture: Tesla’s AI as fast “System 1” executor (processes recent screen video, keys/mouse), xAI’s Grok as…
Key Takeaways Tesla China teases Optimus robot’s next-gen hands with strikingly human-like proportions and finger structures. Teaser image shared by Tesla AI on Weibo, reposted on X by community members. Ming (@tslaming) posts about Optimus v3’s new dexterous hands looking almost identical to human hands, calling it impressive. Advanced hands crucial for Optimus to handle…
Key Takeaways Tesla China teases Optimus V3 unveiling on Weibo, stating it’s “about to be unveiled.” Optimus V3 redesigned from first principles, capable of learning new tasks by observing humans. Targets annual production of up to 1 million humanoid robots once scaled. Elon Musk announces winding down Model S/X production to free factory space for…
Key Takeaways Tesla plans massive Optimus V4 production line at Giga Texas, as stated by Elon Musk on X in response to a post questioning California production. First Optimus line in Fremont Factory targets 1 million units/year; Giga Texas will ramp to 10 million units/year, per Musk at 2025 Shareholder Meeting. Musk quoted: “We’re going…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Q4 and FY 2025 Earnings Call is scheduled for January 28 at 5:30 p.m. EST. Retail investors submit and vote on questions via the Say platform for potential answers from executives like Elon Musk. Top question: Will long-term Tesla shareholders be prioritized for SpaceX IPO shares? (Our Take: Speculation high, benefits expected…
Key Takeaways Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics hires Milan Kovac, Tesla’s ex-Optimus head and SVP, as group adviser and outside director. Major setback for Tesla’s humanoid robot program, causing disarray and production delays after Kovac’s June 2025 exit. Kovac’s Tesla tenure: joined 2016, led Autopilot development, then Optimus; promoted by Elon Musk months before leaving. Announcement follows…
Key Takeaways Jason Calacanis had a firsthand look at Tesla’s Optimus V3, calling it a potential game changer. He highlights that the Optimus lab was lively with many employees working on a Sunday morning. Calacanis believes Optimus V3 will overshadow Tesla’s car-making history in the future. He predicts a transformative impact from Optimus, claiming it…