On October 10, 2026, Elon Musk provided an update on the Digital Optimus project, a joint initiative between Tesla and xAI announced in March 2026. The AI agent is currently capable of completing half of the Diablo campaign and demonstrates competitive performance in Counter-Strike. Development is now shifting toward training the agent on League of Legends.
The project utilizes a pixels-in, keyboard-and-mouse-out methodology, allowing the AI to interact with software through visual perception rather than relying on game APIs or structured data. This approach aims to develop generalized intelligence capable of operating standard computer applications and robotics in a manner similar to human users.
Tesla is currently expanding its team by recruiting machine learning engineers for roles focused on Realtime Games and Digital Optimus. The company is also scaling the production of physical Optimus robots, which reached several hundred units per week in September 2026, with a target to exceed 1,000 units per week by the end of the year.
