Tesla Optimus Gen 4 Enters Mass Production

Today marks a historic milestone in robotics. Tesla has officially confirmed that Optimus Gen 4 has entered mass production at Giga Texas, with the first units expected to ship to commercial partners by Q2 2026.

Key Improvements

The new generation features significant upgrades over its predecessor:

• 22 DoF Hands: Capable of handling delicate objects like eggs and threading needles.
• End-to-End Control: The entire robot is controlled by a single multi-modal neural network, eliminating legacy heuristics code.
• Battery Life: Runs for 16 hours on a single charge.

Impact on Labor Market

With complete autonomy in structured environments, Optimus is set to revolutionize manufacturing and logistics. Analysts predict...

"The cost of physical labor will asymptotically approach the cost of energy." - Elon Musk

What's Next?

Tesla is reportedly working on a consumer version for household tasks, slated for a late 2027 reveal.