TL;DR: Elon Musk reveals Optimus Gen 3 hands with 50 actuators for ‘superhuman’ precision, targeting factory deployment in 2026.
Tesla’s Optimus is getting a massive dexterity upgrade. Elon Musk recently shared details on the Gen 3 hand hardware, which now features 25 actuators per hand (50 total)—more than double the degrees of freedom of the Gen 2.
The new hands are designed for ‘superhuman’ precision, capable of handling intricate tasks required for factory labor. This engineering feat represents nearly half of the robot’s total complexity, according to reports.
Tesla is targeting 2026 for factory deployment within its own facilities, with a long-term goal of producing 1 million units annually. The increased actuator count suggests Tesla is solving the ‘last inch’ problem of automation: the ability to manipulate tools and parts as skillfully as a human worker.
Source: Basenor / X