Evidence40%Reported
FactExpectedProduct·March 12, 2026
Optimus 4 Design Completion Targeted for 2027 with Annual Iteration Cadence, Gigafactory Texas Production Targeting 10 Million Units Per Year
Musk stated that Optimus 4 design will be complete next year and that Tesla intends to release a new Optimus robot design every year. Optimus 4 production is planned at Gigafactory Texas, where a dedicated production line is expected to produce up to 10 million units annually.
Evidence Strength
Evidence40%Reported
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Single publisher source
Insights
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March 12, 2026
Last updated
March 12, 2026
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Related Developments
Optimus 3 Production Start Expected Summer 2026, High-Volume by Summer 2027Optimus Gen 3 Unveil Planned for Q1 2026 with Mass Production DesignDigital Optimus (xAI-Tesla Joint AI Agent) Announced for September 2026 RolloutTesla Plans Workforce Expansion Alongside AI and Robotics Productivity GainsTesla AI5 Chip Design Completed, Mass Production Expected Mid-2027
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Source Timeline
Elon Musk shares big Tesla Optimus 3 production updateTeslarati·Mar 12
Tesla showcases Optimus humanoid robot at AWE 2026 in ShanghaiTeslarati·Mar 12
Evidence Strength
Evidence40%Reported
Based on trade press
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 12, 2026
Last updated
March 12, 2026
Sources
2 sources
Related Developments
Optimus 3 Production Start Expected Summer 2026, High-Volume by Summer 2027Optimus Gen 3 Unveil Planned for Q1 2026 with Mass Production DesignDigital Optimus (xAI-Tesla Joint AI Agent) Announced for September 2026 RolloutTesla Plans Workforce Expansion Alongside AI and Robotics Productivity GainsTesla AI5 Chip Design Completed, Mass Production Expected Mid-2027