Partnership

Nidec x Tesla (Optimus Precision Motors)

Nidec (Japan) supplies precision brushless motors and actuator drive systems for Tesla Optimus humanoid robots. Long-standing Tesla EV supplier extending into humanoid actuator components. Part of the non-Chinese supplier diversification strategy.

technology · Active · reported (press-release-only)

Track Nidec x Tesla (Optimus Precision Motors)

Machine-readable surfaces

Markdown mirror: /partnerships/nidec-x-tesla-optimus-precision-motors.md
JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
REST API: /v1/partnerships/nidec-x-tesla-optimus-precision-motors
Revision history: /partnerships/nidec-x-tesla-optimus-precision-motors/history
Data documentation: /data
Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP

118321e6-db10-4300-ab9e-effe0e8bd049

Parties (2)

Nidec Corporation off-registry technology provider
Tesla customer

Timeline

Announced: 2026-01-15

Sources (1)

https://optimusk.blog/blog/tesla-optimus-suppliers/

Deploy Watch

Track this partnership.

We notify you when the status changes against primary-source evidence, expansion is verified, or the partnership is terminated.