# Wang Hao, Tesla’s president in China, made remarks in comments reported by the South China Morning Post and confirmed by the Washington Post and ABC News.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-16 · TNW*

## Key points

- Tesla's China president publicly linked the Shanghai Gigafactory to mass-producing Optimus humanoid robots.
- Shanghai Gigafactory may adapt existing lines for robots, with six new lines planned for 2026.
- Tesla has deployed over 1,000 Gen 3 Optimus robots at its own facilities for factory tasks.
- Tesla targets full production-scale Optimus manufacturing from 2026–2028, potentially reaching one million units annually.

**Companies:** Tesla
**Countries:** China, United States

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