Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot is making its way to Capitol Hill this week for a robotics symposium hosted in the Cannon House Office Building, according to a report from Axios. The event comes at a crucial time for Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, who has faced criticism for his close ties to President Trump and his aggressive approach to cutting government programs as head of DOGE.
A congressional invitation obtained by Axios confirms that Tesla will showcase the Optimus robot for lawmakers and staff. The invite encourages attendees to stop by and catch a glimpse of the future, with the event scheduled for Wednesday, March 26 and open to all staff.
Musk recently provided new updates on Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot during an all-hands meeting on March 20. He announced that Tesla has successfully built its first Optimus unit on a new pilot production line at its Fremont, California factory. The company aims to produce around 5,000 robots by the end of 2025, with internal targets reaching up to 12,000. Musk referred to the initial wave of robots as a “Roman legion” and outlined plans to scale production to 50,000 units in 2026.
Initially, the robots will be deployed in Tesla’s own factories to handle repetitive or undesirable tasks. Eventually, there are plans to offer the robots to Tesla employees and potentially to the general public. The price point for the Optimus robot is expected to fall between $20,000 and $30,000, with Musk projecting that the robot could generate over $10 trillion in revenue in the long run.
The integration of robotics into Tesla’s operations represents a significant step forward in the company’s technological advancements. With Optimus humanoid robots set to revolutionize the way tasks are handled within Tesla’s facilities, the potential for widespread adoption and commercialization of this technology could have far-reaching implications for the future of automation.