As Tesla continues to showcase its humanoid robot Optimus in increasingly public settings, from the Boston Marathon to a Hollywood diner launch, CEO Elon Musk is finally outlining when the product could reach the real world—and what it will realistically be able to do at first.

Tesla is ramping up Optimus V3 production while Elon Musk keeps key robot upgrades secret to prevent competitors from copying the technology.

US carmaker Tesla turned the Boston Marathon into a live stage for its Optimus

Tesla (NasdaqGS:TSLA) outlined a plan to focus heavily on AI and robotics, with capital investments projected to reach more than US$25b in 2026. The company disclosed a major partnership to use Intel's new 14A chip process at its Terafab fab as part of its push into custom semiconductor manufacturing.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he expects production for Optimus, the humanoid robot, to start around late July or August.

What once looked like a prototype is starting to look real. Tesla is steadily advancing its humanoid robot, the Tesla Bot. Early demonstrations show it performing simple tasks—but the long-term vision goes much further.

By placing its humanoid robot steps from the finish line, Tesla is turning one of the world’s most photographed events into a massive showcase for Optimus.

The automaker said demand for its vehicles has rebounded from recent declines.

Humanoid robots would have several uses, including as a companion or to execute "dangerous task" that a human would not prefer to do, besides providing home medical requirement support, says Tesla APA

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