# Tuopu Group x Tesla (Optimus Rotary Actuators): partnership

Canonical ID: `e6f77f5e-c153-45a9-b413-48c54b75e245`

Ningbo Tuopu Group (SSE:601689) is the exclusive rotary actuator supplier for Tesla Optimus humanoid robots. Supplies rotary joint modules, dexterous hand motors, and electronic skin. Tesla EV chassis supplier since 2016, leveraging automotive relationship for robotics. ~13% of Optimus BOM. Self-developed actuators contributed to 15% reduction in Optimus locomotion energy.

- **Type:** manufacturing
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (2)

- [Tesla](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/tesla.md) customer
- Tuopu Group _(off-registry)_ manufacturer

## Timeline

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

## Sources (1)

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


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