Tesla Robotics Head Departs | Tesla News
- Milan Kovac, the engineering head for tesla's Optimus humanoid robot division, resigned Friday.
- Kovac stated he is leaving Tesla to "spend more time with family abroad." He added his "support for @elonmusk and the team is ironclad," addressing speculation that his...
- Ashok Elluswamy,Autopilot chief,will take over responsibility for optimus,according to reports.
Tesla’s Optimus robot program faces a leadership shift as engineering head Milan Kovac departs the company, yet he assures this will not impact production goals. Kovac, citing a desire to spend more time with family, hands over the reins to Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s Autopilot chief. With Tesla aiming for thousands of robots this year – and tens of thousands more in the years to come – the Optimus project remains a central initiative. The company, however, must navigate considerable hurdles, including export restrictions on essential materials needed for robot construction. News Directory 3 has the details on the latest executive moves at Tesla. Discover what’s next for the humanoid robot as the Autopilot chief steps up.
Tesla Optimus Robot Program Leader Resigns
Milan Kovac, the engineering head for tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot division, resigned Friday. Kovac announced his departure on X, stating the move “will not change a thing” regarding the company’s plans to build thousands of robots this year. Tesla is pushing forward with its humanoid robot program.
Kovac stated he is leaving Tesla to “spend more time with family abroad.” He added his “support for @elonmusk and the team is ironclad,” addressing speculation that his exit was prompted by Musk’s political activity. Musk thanked Kovac for his “outstanding contribution to Tesla over the past decade” in a tweet.
Ashok Elluswamy,Autopilot chief,will take over responsibility for optimus,according to reports. Musk said in march that the company could produce “at least one legion of robots this year and then probably 10 legions next year,” projecting about 5,000 robots by the end of this year and 50,000 in 2026. The company faces challenges, including restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals and magnets from China, which are essential for robot construction. The Optimus robot project remains a key focus for Tesla.
What’s next
Tesla aims to continue its aspiring production timeline for Optimus, navigating supply chain challenges and integrating the program under Elluswamy’s leadership.