Published: Jun 13 2024, 21:11 PM EDT Share on Facebook Tesla Optimus: 1,000 Bots to Work in Factories Soon Another massive claim from Musk during this meeting was that Tesla would have as many as 1,000 Optimus units working in its factories next year, but he did not mention who or what jobs the humanoid robots would replace if this took place. Moreover, Tesla's Optimus will also undergo a massive change by 2026, when its software will be fully customizable and can be fitted into particular setups or programs by certain customers. Elon Musk and the Tesla Optimus The future where humanoid robots are replacing humans at their jobs and working in factories may be near, and this is because Tesla is one of the companies that are currently making it happen in the tech industry. There have been massive developments over the years for Optimus, but last year's showcase from Musk and Tesla only shows its significant progress in the robotics project of the company, with next-gen capabilities that fit this day and age. Other variations of the Tesla Optimus have been showcased in the past few years. The clean energy company demonstrated that one version of the Optimus can lift an entire piano without any problems, using new legs with actuators specifically for heavy lifting. Optimus has been around for years, and most people heard about it at Tesla's AI Day events, which showcased the humanoid robot. However, previous show-and-tells only portrayed its limited features. Recent showcases have brought more capabilities and functionalities to Tesla Optimus, but none so far for its actual work in factories. Musk is looking to change this from this moment on until next year, with a massive claim behind 1,000 units of the robot working in Tesla's factories.