Tesla pushes Optimus deliveries to late 2027, says hands still a problem
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will begin deliveries of its Optimus humanoid robots to external customers around the end of 2027, pushing back the timeline. The delays reflect ongoing technical challenges with the robot's hands, durability and AI systems—problems shared across the robotics industry. Competitors like XPeng and Boston Dynamics appear similarly positioned.
Key points
- Tesla Optimus customer deliveries delayed to late 2027
- Hands, durability and AI require further development
- Industry-wide challenges affect competing robotics firms
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