3. Tesla to build Optimus robots by the 'legion'
"I think we will literally build a legion, at least one legion of robots this year and then probably 10 legions next year," Musk said when asked about Tesla's Optimus robots.John Ricky/Anadolu via Getty Images
Musk said he expects Tesla to ramp up its production of Optimus robots this year.
"This year, we hopefully will be able to make about 5,000 Optimus robots," Musk said in response to an employee's question about when the robots would be available to the public.
Musk said Tesla aims to have enough parts to produce "10,000, maybe 12,000" robots.
"But since it's a totally new product — everything is totally new — I will say we are succeeding if we get half of the 10,000. But even 5,000 robots, that's the size of a Roman legion," Musk said.
"I think we will literally build a legion, at least one legion of robots this year and then probably 10 legions next year," he added.
In April, Musk said during an earnings call that the Optimus robots are Tesla's most valuable asset.
"Because if you've got a sentient humanoid robot that is able to navigate reality and do tasks at request, there is no meaningful limit to the size of the economy," Musk told investors.