Tesla Optimus Gen 3
Mass-produced humanoid robot powered by Tesla's Dojo-trained AI and FSD technology
Tesla Optimus Gen 3 is Elon Musk’s vision for an affordable, mass-produced humanoid robot that could eventually become more significant than Tesla’s automotive business. Standing at 173 cm and weighing 57 kg, the third-generation Optimus benefits from Tesla’s deep expertise in AI, battery technology, and large-scale manufacturing. The robot is designed to handle dangerous, repetitive, or mundane tasks, with an ambitious price target of around $20,000 USD.
Dojo-Trained Intelligence
Optimus leverages the same AI infrastructure that powers Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system, adapted for bipedal locomotion and dexterous manipulation. The Dojo supercomputer trains neural networks on massive datasets of real-world interactions, giving Optimus the ability to perceive and navigate complex environments. This shared AI backbone means advancements in Tesla’s autonomous driving directly benefit the robot’s capabilities.
Mass Production Ambitions
- Affordable: Targeted at $20,000 USD, aiming to be accessible to businesses and eventually consumers
- Scalable Manufacturing: Tesla’s Gigafactory infrastructure is being adapted for robot production
- Payload Strength: 20 kg carrying capacity enables practical warehouse and factory tasks
- Software-Defined: Over-the-air updates will continuously expand what Optimus can do
Specifications
- height
- 173 cm
- weight
- 57 kg
- payload
- 20 kg
Key Features
- Dojo-trained AI system
- Designed for mass production
- Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology adapted for robotics
- 20 kg payload capacity
- Tesla ecosystem integration
- Over-the-air software updates