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TESLA OPTIMUS IS IN SHAMBLES AS HEAD OF PROGRAM EXITS, PRODUCTION DELAYED

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Tesla's humanoid robot program is reportedly in disarray due to the departure of the senior vice-president in charge. Production has been delayed due to a new redesign. The robot has yet to prove useful in Tesla's factories. Elon Musk's goal for Tesla to produce 5,000 to 10,000 Optimus humanoid robots this year has been delayed - Tesla has informed suppliers of a two-month halt on orders. The company is likely to unveil a new generation of Optimus robots at its shareholders' meeting this year.