Tesla engineers detail next-gen Optimus V3 design

Tesla engineers have described the next-generation Optimus V3 as nearing human-like functionality and form factor ahead of mass production. They envision it looking like a human in a superhero suit rather than a traditional robot.

Tesla engineers provided insights into the development of the next-gen Optimus V3, focusing on its hand design during recent comments. Speaking on the transition to generation 3 and mass production, one engineer stated, “As we go into gen-3 and into mass production, we are getting very close to human functionality and form factor. It won't even look like a robot. It will look like a human in a superhero suit. It will be something revolutionary.” These remarks highlight Tesla's ambitions for its humanoid robot project, Optimus, aiming for seamless integration into human environments through advanced mimicry of natural movements and appearance. The updates come as Tesla advances toward broader deployment of the technology.

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Illustration of Tesla's redesigned Optimus V3 robot in a Chinese factory, teased on Weibo for imminent unveiling amid mass production plans.
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Tesla China teases imminent Optimus V3 unveiling on Weibo

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Tesla's Chinese division teased on Weibo that the redesigned Optimus V3 humanoid robot, capable of learning tasks by observing humans, is about to be unveiled. This follows recent earnings announcements shifting production resources to Optimus amid plans for up to 1 million units annually.

Angel investor Jason Calacanis shared glowing impressions of Tesla's upcoming Optimus V3 humanoid robot after a private visit to the company's lab with Elon Musk. He predicted the robot would overshadow Tesla's automotive legacy, calling it the most transformative product in history. Musk responded affirmatively to the comments on X.

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In its Q4 2025 earnings call, Tesla announced plans to repurpose Model S and X assembly lines at Fremont for 1 million Optimus 3 units annually and ramp high-volume Optimus V4 production at Giga Texas. CEO Elon Musk highlighted the robot's learning capabilities via observation and video, upcoming Gen 3 unveiling, and challenges like scaling amid Chinese competition, backed by $20 billion in 2026 capex.

Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm revealed that the company's Optimus humanoid robot can now perform delicate tasks like folding laundry and shaking hands. This update highlights advancements in the robot's tactile capabilities, as shared during a CNBC interview. The developments position Optimus for broader applications in robotics and AI.

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Tesla unveiled its Optimus version 2.5 robot at the NeurIPS 2025 conference on December 2, showcasing new running capabilities. The demonstration highlighted the robot's ability to run at 50% and 25% speeds, marking a significant advancement in humanoid robotics. Elon Musk commented on the progress, emphasizing the future role of such robots in daily tasks.

Tesla has announced plans to end production of its Model S and X vehicles at the Fremont, California, factory to repurpose it for manufacturing Optimus humanoid robots. This move, revealed during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call, signals a deeper commitment to artificial intelligence and robotics. Initial production of Optimus is expected to begin by the end of the year.

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Elon Musk has stated that people are underestimating the advent of humanoid robots, particularly Tesla's Optimus, in a response to entrepreneur Peter Diamandis on social media. Diamandis compared skepticism about robots to doubts over the internet in 1993. Musk emphasized Tesla's lead in developing artificial general intelligence in humanoid form.

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