Tesla Plans to Build 5,000 Optimus Robots in 2025

During a recent all-hands meeting, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company's ambitious plan to produce 5,000 units of the Optimus humanoid robot this year, with the potential to scale up to 50,000 units in 2026. Musk emphasized that Tesla remains the only company capable of manufacturing intelligent humanoid robots at scale, leveraging its existing self-driving technology. He reassured employees amid a challenging stock market environment, urging them to retain their shares despite a significant year-to-date decline of approximately 42% due to factors like slowing EV demand and increased competition from rivals like BYD. Musk described the Optimus robot as a potentially groundbreaking product, stating it has evolved from an idea to what could be the most sophisticated humanoid robot on the planet. The announcement comes as the humanoid robotics sector prepares for several new releases from major tech companies. Musk remains optimistic about Tesla's future prospects, despite current challenges in the market.