Tesla audits Chinese suppliers to scale Optimus humanoid robot production

Tesla has begun auditing Chinese suppliers, including Zhejiang Sanhua, Ningbo Joyson, and Tuopu Group, to prepare for rapid production of its Optimus humanoid robot after global launch later this year. This signals a shift from prototype to mass manufacturing, leveraging China's supply chain for components. The move underscores Tesla's reliance on Chinese manufacturing for new product lines amid geopolitical tensions.