Tesla Optimus V2.5

2025-09-07 · Publisher : Tesla · Domain : Robotics

A golden, more rounded Optimus appears; Elon Musk clarifies it is version 2.5 and that V3 has not yet been shown (approximate date: first identified press coverage).

### Background In early September 2025, a golden-finish Optimus appeared in public. Amid speculation, Elon Musk clarified that it was version 2.5, not the third generation: "We haven't shown Optimus V3 yet. It is sublime." The date used here (7 September 2025) is that of the **first identified press coverage**; it is **approximate**. Compared with version 2, the changes are mostly aesthetic and about integration: softer edges, rounded shoulders, better-covered joints, fewer visible cables and actuators. ### Specifications Tesla has published no spec sheet (dimensions, weight, runtime) for Optimus V2.5. Only sourced facts are listed: | Item | Detail | |---|---| | Design | More rounded shapes, golden brushed-metal finish | | Integration | Better-covered joints, less visible cabling | | Public presence | A black version serves popcorn at the Tesla Diner (California) | ### Why it matters V2.5 is a bridge to V3, which Tesla makes the centrepiece of its robotics strategy, notably with the new 22-degree-of-freedom hands. ### Key takeaway By late September 2026, V3 had still not been officially unveiled, despite several announced deadlines.

Tags : Humanoïde, États-Unis, Démonstration, Design