Tesla, humanoid robot project OptimusHe announced that he has moved beyond the research and development phase to the production line. facilities around the world More than 1,000 Gen 3 Optimus unitsThese robots are deployed especially in facilities such as the Texas Gigafactory and Fremont. Unlike the fixed and single-purpose structure of traditional industrial robots, the flexible structure of Optimus units makes it possible to use them in dynamic production environments.
Optimus works automatically instead of traditional labor-intensive tasks, can move in much more complex environments and work skillfully down to the detection of faulty placements. This success Optimus 3rd GenerationThis was possible thanks to the platform being equipped with beam drive systems and powerful actuators. In the hands of robots 22 freedom of movement, with integrated tactile sensorsThanks to the supported dynamic pressure control, it can safely perform sensitive assembly operations.
The factor that strengthens the technological infrastructure is Physical AI derived from FSD-v15 neural architecturesystem called. This approach makes the robot perceive the environment like a vehicle with hands and legs; learn by watching videos of human workersThanks to this feature, it can grasp new tasks within hours. Dr. from Stanford University James Miller states that the gap between simulation and reality is thus closed. Additionally, data transferred from millions of vehicles gives Optimus a natural ability to see the physical world.
Competition in the sector has grown: With the mass production of the Boston Dynamics Atlas, its use in Hyundai and Alphabet facilities is on the agenda; Figure AI, on the other hand, is accelerating the distribution of units developed in cooperation with BMW. Tesla is It aims to produce 50,000 Optimus units by the end of 2026.announced and under construction in Austin Optimus Megafactorycontinues its annual production plan of 10 million units.
Currently available models can work for 8–10 hours on a single charge; However, wear of parts during long-term use is still an issue being studied. Targeted production cost of approximately $20,000Analysts predict that Optimus may become a more valuable division than Tesla’s main automotive business in the coming years. In light of this development, it is still a matter of curiosity what effects the rapid increase in the number of humanoid robots in factories will have on the labor market and production costs.
