Arstechnica iconArstechnicaSep 25, 2026

Tesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements

Despite challenges, Tesla aims for 1,000 Optimus robots per week by end of 2026.

Tesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements

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