TSLA - TESLA OPTIMUS ROBOT FACES SETBACKS Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot project is facing technical and timeline challenges despite President Donald Trump’s recent praise of CEO Elon Musk. The robots remain hand-built, lack full dexterity, and are often remotely operated, prompting delays in factory deployment. The robotics push comes as Tesla’s core EV business weakens, with vehicle sales down in 2025 and global EV leadership lost to BYD.(*Walter Bloomberg)