Elon Musk announced during a Tesla earnings call that the production of the Optimus humanoid robot is facing hurdles due to China's recent export restrictions on rare-earth elements. These restrictions require Tesla to provide assurance that the rare-earth magnets used in the robot's actuators will not be employed for military applications. Musk emphasized Tesla's intention to produce thousands of Optimus robots by the end of 2025 and the ongoing efforts to find alternative sourcing while reaffirming their intended use is strictly civilian.
Tesla's Optimus production faces challenges receiving rare-earth components from China due to export restrictions, as assurances are needed that parts won't be military-use related.
Musk stated that convincing China the rare-earth magnets are for civilian use, specifically in robots, is critical for overcoming the supply chain issues.
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