Elon Musk has dismissed reports that Tesla signed a deal to supply 10,000 Optimus humanoid robots to PharmAGRI, calling the claim “Fake” on X.
Speculation Around PharmAGRI
PharmAGRI Capital Partners had announced a Letter of Intent to deploy Optimus robots in its pharmaceutical and agriculture facilities. Company executives claimed Tesla’s robotics would power secure, large-scale operations. However, observers quickly questioned the credibility of the deal, noting Tesla’s development focus and PharmAGRI’s limited profile.
Musk’s Response
Musk’s one-word denial highlights Tesla’s stance that Optimus is still in active development. Industry analysts agree that large-scale commercial deployment is unlikely at this stage.
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— Tsla Chan (@Tslachan) September 18, 2025
PharmAGRI actually uploaded images using Tesla's Optimus on its website!
Can anyone confirm if this homepage is real?
link: https://t.co/qub3szf5Hv pic.twitter.com/nWf1AQQITd
The incident shows how fast unverified claims can spread, while Tesla’s focus remains on refining Optimus before broader rollout.