Tesla is struggling to meet its target of producing 20,000 Optimus robots weekly, with reports indicating only several hundred were made last month. The company has repurposed its Model S and Model X production lines for this purpose, but this has led to manufacturing difficulties, particularly with the precision assembly of smaller parts.
The current version of the Optimus robot still requires human assembly for complex components like hands and forearms. While the robots are being utilized internally for specific tasks, broader deployment remains uncertain as Tesla plans to lease them initially to gather data for improvements.
Watch for Tesla's next steps in refining the Optimus production process. The reliance on human assembly for intricate components highlights ongoing challenges. As they consider leasing the robots, the data gathered could shape future iterations and deployment strategies.