TSLA - MUSK: TESLA TO BUILD 5,000 OPTIMUS ROBOTS IN 2025, TELLS STAFF NOT TO SELL SHARES Tesla plans to build 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots in 2025, using its self-driving tech for tasks like walking and catching objects, Elon Musk told employees. Production could reach 50,000 units in 2026. Optimus is expected to operate outside test environments later this year, starting with Tesla employees. The announcement comes as Tesla stock is down 41% YTD, facing EV demand challenges and competition from BYD. Musk urged employees to hold their shares, calling the future “bright and exciting.” Other tech giants, including Apple, Huawei, Meta, and Tencent, are also launching humanoid robots this year.