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Tesla begins sourcing Chinese components for humanoid robots made in the U.S.

leaderobot.com reported on September 24 that Tesla had begun sourcing components from China for humanoid robots it produces in the U.S.

What happened

According to leaderobot.com, Tesla's robotics team conducted factory audits in mid-September at three auto parts companies in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. The article said the companies had received orders for joint modules, actuators and precision structural components, among other parts.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/tesura-beikoku-muke-hitogata-robotto-buhin-de-chuugoku-chout-0fa54c. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.