Tesla Struggles to Scale Optimus Robot Production Toward 20,000-Per-Week Goal

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Tesla is facing significant manufacturing challenges in its effort to mass-produce its Optimus humanoid robot, according to a report by The Information. The company repurposed its Model S and Model X production lines for Optimus earlier this year, but is currently producing only several hundred units per week. The shift has introduced precision-related assembly issues, as robot components are far smaller and require tighter tolerances than automobile parts. Even the latest V3 version of the Optimus robot is reportedly affected by these quality control problems. Tesla's stated target of 20,000 robots per week remains a distant benchmark given the current pace of production.

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