Humanoids daily(@humanoidsdaily):Tesla is reportedly auditing Chinese suppliers as it prepares to build Optimus at scale. Chinese media say a team arrived in Ningbo this week, with component orders already placed. Suppliers confirmed ongoing robotics work—but stopped short of confirming the latest inspections. Meanwhile, we’re still awaiting the Optimus Gen 3 reveal, originally targeted for Q1 2026. Factory construction and supplier preparations are moving forward. The next milestones: seeing the new robot and turning those preparations into sustained production.

2026.09.18 14:36

Tesla is reportedly auditing Chinese suppliers as it prepares to build Optimus at scale. Chinese media say a team arrived in Ningbo this week, with component orders already placed. Suppliers confirmed ongoing robotics work—but stopped short of confirming the latest inspections. Meanwhile, we’re still awaiting the Optimus Gen 3 reveal, originally targeted for Q1 2026. Factory construction and supplier preparations are moving forward. The next milestones: seeing the new robot and turning those preparations into sustained production.