Musk Sets 2027 Target to Sell Tesla’s Optimus Robots in Davos Remarks

Overview

• Musk said Tesla aims to begin public sales of its Optimus humanoid robot by the end of 2027, setting a new commercialization timetable at the World Economic Forum.
• He said some units already handle simple tasks in Tesla factories and predicted more complex work by late 2026.
• Delivering one million Optimus robots is a condition in the 10-year compensation plan approved by Tesla shareholders, creating a clear incentive to scale production.
• Musk cautioned that early manufacturing would be very slow and noted his timelines have historically been optimistic.
• He forecast artificial intelligence could surpass human intelligence within five years and urged caution to avoid unsafe outcomes.