Tesla Shifts Optimus Training Strategy After Factory Workers Push Back

By Jeremy Hsu · Ars Technica · 2026-09-25

Ars Technica reports that Elon Musk’s robotics division faced internal friction when assembly line employees realized they were wearing motion-capture suits to train their own mechanical replacements. Tesla has since moved data collection to specialized teams and training hubs wh

Ars Technica reports that Elon Musk’s robotics division faced internal friction when assembly line employees realized they were wearing motion-capture suits to train their own mechanical replacements. Tesla has since moved data collection to specialized teams and training hubs wh