# Nidec x Tesla (Optimus Precision Motors): partnership

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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.

- **Type:** technology
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** reported (press-release-only)

## Parties (2)

- Nidec Corporation _(off-registry)_ technology provider
- [Tesla](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/tesla.md) customer

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2026-01-15

## Sources (1)

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


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