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News October 13, 2026 0 comments on Tesla Optimus Development Delayed by China’s Magnet Export Restrictions

Tesla Optimus Development Delayed by China’s Magnet Export Restrictions

by Matt Wilson

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed new details about the challenges facing the company’s Optimus humanoid robot, including supply chain disruptions that delayed development by several months and ongoing difficulties perfecting the robot’s hands. Speaking […]

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News April 10, 2024 0 comments on Tesla expands Optimus program to Canada, seeks Vancouver Engineer

Tesla expands Optimus program to Canada, seeks Vancouver Engineer

by Darryn John

Tesla has expanded its humanoid robot program to Canada, with a new job posting seeking an engineer in Vancouver, British Columbia. According to the job posting on Tesla’s Careers website, the Tesla Bot position for […]

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News February 26, 2024 0 comments on Tesla shares latest Optimus update: increased speed and confidence

Tesla shares latest Optimus update: increased speed and confidence

by Darryn John

Tesla has shared another impressive update on the progress of its humanoid robot project, Optimus. In this latest update the company has focused on the bot’s walking, showcasing a significant speed boost and changes to […]

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News September 25, 2023 0 comments on Tesla’s Optimus robot shows off amazing progress in latest video

Tesla’s Optimus robot shows off amazing progress in latest video

by Darryn John

Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, has taken a giant stride forward in its development journey. The official Tesla Optimus account on X has shared a new video showcasing the robot’s remarkable progress that has left tech […]

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News November 7, 2022 0 comments on Tesla makes a big splash at China International Import Expo

Tesla makes a big splash at China International Import Expo

by Scott Nordlund

Tesla China stole the show at the fifth China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, The Tesla display included the Model 3, Model Y and the soon-to-be-released Model S and Model X Plaid. This was […]

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News September 30, 2022 0 comments on Tesla reveals working prototype of Optimus robot, will cost less than $20,000

Tesla reveals working prototype of Optimus robot, will cost less than $20,000

by Darryn John

When Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Bot concept at the first AI Day event last year, he said they hoped to have a working prototype by the end of 2022. Many didn’t believe the company […]

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Tesla Energy September 24, 2022 0 comments on Tesla to use thousands of its humanoid Bot robots in its factories

Tesla to use thousands of its humanoid Bot robots in its factories

by Richard Walker

Tesla is fond of using its own products in its operations. The company has been using the soon-to-be-released Tesla Semi electric trucks to haul parts between its plants. When the Tesla Bot is ready, the […]

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News September 20, 2022 0 comments on Tesla using Autopilot team on the Optimus humanoid project

Tesla using Autopilot team on the Optimus humanoid project

by Richard Walker

Tesla’s Autopilot and Optimus teams have a few things in common; autonomous movement. This has allowed the company to enlist members of the former in moving its Bot project forward. Cars are not the only […]

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News June 3, 2022 0 comments on Elon Musk says Tesla may have working Tesla Bot prototype by September, pushes AI Day to September 30, 2022

Elon Musk says Tesla may have working Tesla Bot prototype by September, pushes AI Day to September 30, 2022

by Darryn John

Tesla was planning to hold their second AI Day on August 19, but that date has now been pushed back by a little over one month to September 30, 2022. There is a good reason […]

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News April 8, 2022 0 comments on Tesla Bot production could start next year: Elon Musk

Tesla Bot production could start next year: Elon Musk

by Scott Nordlund

During the Giga Texas Cyber Rodeo yesterday, Elon Musk hinted that Tesla might start producing the Tesla Bot, otherwise known as Optimus, as early as next year. The humanoid robot made its first appearance at […]

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