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Tesla Highlights Optimus’ Hand Performance

Yahoo Finance reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed the precision of the human hand during an earnings call and said he aims to give Optimus human-level or greater dexterity.

What happened

Yahoo Finance reported on July 23, 2026, that Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised the mechanics of the human hand during an earnings call and said Optimus would have that capability. The article also said Optimus’ hand is central to the company’s next growth opportunity, and described preparations for production at the Fremont factory and a version equipped with the AI5 chip.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/tesla-tsugino-enjiniaringu-kadai-ha-oyayubi-to-houdou-4ccc38. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.