Market Chatter: Tesla Faces Challenges Scaling Optimus Robot Production

10:27 AM EDT, 09/25/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Tesla (TSLA) is facing challenges scaling production of its Optimus humanoid robot as production lines struggle with the robot's complex hands, supplier constraints and automated equipment, The Information reported Friday, citing people familiar with the project. Tesla aims to establish an automated production line capable of producing more than 1,000 robots a week by the end of the year, the report said. Last month, Tesla produced several hundred robots a week, up from a few dozen a week during the second quarter. The company ultimately plans to reach production of about 20,000 robots a week, according to the report. Tesla did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for a comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.) Price: 373.59, Change: -4.35, Percent Change: -1.15