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00:02Tesla showcased its Optimus humanoid robot at its Boston Boylston Street showroom
00:07during the 2026 Boston Marathon on April 19th to 20th, according to Benzinga.
00:13The company positioned the appearance as a marketing event ahead of a planned mass production
00:18launch. The showroom's location near the finish line drew runners and spectators,
00:22while Optimus attracted attention for cheering and posing for photos.
00:25The robot has previously drawn crowds in showrooms and went viral, serving popcorn in California.
00:31At the same time, the Chinese company honors robot Lightning won a half marathon in 50 minutes
00:37and 26 seconds, beating human competitors. Tesla plans to produce up to 1 million units annually
00:43in Fremont and up to 10 million units in Texas, as Elon Musk highlights Optimus as a core driver
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