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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.
Tesla's China president publicly linked the Shanghai Gigafactory to mass-producing Optimus humanoid robots.
KEY POINTS
- 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.
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