Optimus Gen 3 Unveil Planned for Q1 2026 with Mass Production Design

Tesla plans to unveil the Gen 3 version of Optimus in Q1 2026, which includes a new hand design and is the first Optimus iteration designed specifically for mass production.

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January 28, 2026

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March 14, 2026

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