Tesla Robotaxi, Optimus & Dojo: Exciting Updates for 2025

Are you excited about the future of mobility and robotics? Tesla revealed new details about its Robotaxi service in Austin, production plans for the Optimus robot, and advancements in the Dojo supercomputer during a session with Wall Street analysts. In this article, you will learn what Tesla is planning for 2025 and beyond, and how these innovations could revolutionize electromobility and automation.

Tesla Robotaxi: Launch in Austin in June 2025

Tesla is on the verge of launching its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, planned for June 2025. However, the rollout will begin cautiously:

Small Fleet: Initially, only 10 to 20 vehicles, presumably Model Y, will be deployed in a designated zone.
Invite-Only: The service will initially be accessible exclusively to a selected group.
Teleoperation: For maximum safety, Tesla relies on teleoperators who can intervene in difficult driving situations. According to analyst Adam Jonas, there will be "many teleoperators" as safety is the top priority.

Tesla emphasizes that the launch will proceed cautiously to avoid mistakes. The focus is on a stable introduction, as the Robotaxi service is under great scrutiny. Posts on X confirm the preparations, such as new features in the Tesla app that allow booking and managing Robotaxi rides.

Optimus: Tesla's Robot Production Gains Momentum

The humanoid robot Optimus is another milestone in Tesla's vision. The production plans look impressive:

Current Capacity: Tesla can currently produce 1,000 Optimus units per month, but the completion of the production line is still pending.
Future Plans: A second production line is expected to increase capacity to 10,000 units per month, while a third generation aims for even 100,000 units per month.
Goal for 2025: By the end of 2025, Tesla plans to produce 5,000 Optimus robots, with investor tours of the production in the fourth quarter.

Particularly exciting: The neural networks for Optimus are significantly more complex than those in Tesla's vehicles, as they must operate in dynamic, human-centered environments. This underscores the challenge, but also the potential of Optimus.

Dojo Supercomputer: The Future of AI Training

Tesla's Dojo supercomputer is essential for training AI for autonomous driving and robotics. New developments:

Dojo 2 (D2): Planned for 2026, it is expected to be more efficient and cost-effective than Nvidia solutions, although not immediately more powerful.
Dojo 3: Planned for 2028, with the goal of closing the performance gap with Nvidia and offering significant cost advantages.
Cortex 2.0: Tesla has begun building Cortex 2.0 at the Gigafactory Texas to expand computing power for FSD and Optimus.

Tesla is focusing on a 10-fold scaling of computing capacity and cheaper AI chips to remain competitive in the long term. This could be a crucial step for Robotaxi and Optimus.

Why this is relevant to you

Tesla's advancements show how close we are to a world with autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots. The Robotaxi service in Austin could be a precursor to widespread autonomous mobility, while Optimus opens up new possibilities in automation. Dojo ensures that these technologies are developed quickly and cost-effectively. For European readers, this is an exciting development, even if the Robotaxi service initially starts only in the USA.

Conclusion: Tesla drives the future forward

With the Robotaxi launch in Austin, ambitious plans for Optimus, and advancements in the Dojo supercomputer, Tesla shows that it is decisively advancing the electromobility and AI revolution. June 2025 will be a crucial moment for the Robotaxi service, while Optimus and Dojo lay the foundation for Tesla's long-term vision. Stay tuned to learn more about these groundbreaking innovations!