Electric vehicle giant Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) plans to introduce humanoid robots in "low production" for internal use by next year, CEO Elon Musk said on Monday.
Musk indicated that the robots, known as Optimus, would "hopefully" enter high production for external customers by 2026. In a post on the social media platform X, he expressed hopes for broader availability.
"Tesla will have genuinely useful humanoid robots in low production for Tesla internal use next year and, hopefully, high production for other companies in 2026," Musk wrote.
Back in April, Musk stated that Optimus would be able to handle factory tasks by the end of this year, with potential sales commencing as soon as late 2025.
Several companies have focused on humanoid robots. They see these robots as solutions to labor shortages and suitable for performing repetitive and potentially hazardous tasks.
Tesla first introduced its Optimus robot, nicknamed Bumblebee, in September 2022.
Recently, Musk has shifted focus towards artificial intelligence, autonomous driving software, robotaxis, and the Optimus robot as demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has started to wane. EVs currently account for the majority of Tesla's quarterly revenue.
Tesla is scheduled to report its second-quarter results on Tuesday.