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A significant part of our discussion focused on the manufacturing processes involved in producing Optimus. Scott pointed out that the complexities involved in creating Optimus differ greatly from those associated with producing electric vehicles (EVs) like the Model 3. Traditional 'production hell' experiences, such as those Tesla faced during the Model 3 ramp-up, might not apply here due to the comparatively simpler components and assembly processes needed for the robot.
Tesla's Optimus primarily operates in controlled environments where tasks are pre-defined, making comparisons to the autonomous driving challenges presented by Full Self-Driving (FSD) less daunting. This confined scope of operations opens the door for quick learnings and faster scalability.