Tesla has revealed Optimus Gen 3, the latest version of its humanoid robot. The demonstration showed faster walking, better object manipulation, and improved performance on simple assembly tasks.
Hardware improvements
Optimus Gen 3 features redesigned hands with more degrees of freedom, better balance, and a lighter frame. Tesla says battery life has doubled, allowing several hours of continuous operation.
Production plans
Elon Musk reiterated plans to produce Optimus at scale, with a target price well below early estimates. Tesla plans to deploy units in its own factories before selling to outside customers.
Competition
Humanoid robotics is heating up. Boston Dynamics, Figure AI, and Agility Robotics are all pursuing similar manufacturing and logistics use cases.