Tesla Optimus Robot Hit By China's Rare Earths Crackdown — Elon Musk Says Thousands May Be Ready By Year-End, But No Guarantees

Tesla's Optimus robot production is facing significant challenges, including supply chain disruptions and China's new export restrictions on rare earth magnets, but Elon Musk remains hopeful that thousands of robots could be ready by year-end, despite the complexities involved.