Gadronics Elon Musk has outlined a new timeline for Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus, stating that the company intends to begin selling the robot to private customers for home use in 2027.
Musk shared the update during an appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he framed Optimus as a long-term extension of Tesla’s automation efforts rather than a short-term consumer gadget.
Optimus currently operates inside Tesla factories, where the robot performs basic tasks such as sorting parts and moving materials within controlled industrial environments.
Tesla revealed a second-generation version of Optimus in December, introducing a lighter chassis, faster movement, and improved hand dexterity aimed at supporting more complex physical interactions.
According to Musk, Tesla plans to expand Optimus’ role inside its manufacturing facilities throughout 2026, using factory deployment as a proving ground before any consumer rollout.
From factory automation to household use
The proposed move into private homes would mark a significant shift for Tesla, positioning Optimus beyond industrial robotics and into the emerging category of general-purpose household assistants.
Musk suggested the robot could eventually handle everyday domestic tasks, though he acknowledged that safety requirements and reliability standards must be met before Optimus enters uncontrolled home environments.
Tesla has previously indicated a long-term price target below $30,000 for Optimus, but the company has not confirmed whether that figure remains realistic for consumer models.
Public reaction to the announcement has been mixed, with online communities expressing scepticism based on Tesla’s history of delayed or unrealised product timelines.
Commenters have pointed to projects such as full self-driving, robotaxis, and the next-generation Roadster as examples where promised schedules slipped by several years.
Despite that scepticism, investors reacted positively, with Tesla’s share price rising following Musk’s comments, and signalling continued market confidence in the company’s robotics ambitions.
If Tesla succeeds, Optimus would become one of the first humanoid robots positioned for mainstream home use rather than limited industrial or research applications.
For now, the 2027 timeline remains aspirational, with the transition from factory assistant to household robot dependent on Tesla’s ability to scale production, improve autonomy, and meet strict safety standards over the next two years.
