A deep dive into Optimus and FSD v14: how a unified real-world AI, vertical integration, and actuator/manufacturing advances could turn factory pilots into the first true bot economy.
The crew map near-term use-cases (production cells, logistics, last-mile), weigh “prototype vs. scale,” and outline Q4 catalysts—from v14 capability jumps and a potential Optimus v3 tease to SpaceX cadence and Boring Co’s 3D-transit thesis.
In this episode
🤖 Optimus Roadmap — From Gen-2/2.5 iterations to what a v3 reveal would signal.
🧠 Unified AI — Why FSD v14’s architecture transfers to humanoids (perception → planning → control).
🏭 Prototype vs. Scale — Actuators, materials, and why in-house manufacturing is the real moat.
📦 First Jobs — Factory tasks now; order-picking/last-mile next; households later.
🔒 IP vs. Hype — The case for quiet execution heading into early-November updates.
🚀 Q4 Watchlist — FSD v14 rollout, Robotaxi pilots, SpaceX launch tempo, and Boring Co progress.
Creators and Guests
Demian Beenakker
Co-Host Tesla to Mars
Florian Minderop
Co-Host Tesla to Mars
Kees Roelandschap
Co-Host Tesla to Mars
What is Tesla to Mars - The Podcast?
Welcome to Tesla to Mars – The Ultimate Podcast on everything Tesla & Musk! 🚀
We offer you a unique European perspective on all things Musk – from Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, The Boring Company, and beyond.
🔹 Florian – Founder & CEO of MisterGreen, a pioneer in sustainable mobility, managing a fleet of 5,000 Teslas.
🔹 Kees – Chief Content Officer & Business Development at MisterGreen, expert in Full Self-Driving & European regulations.
🔹 Kenny – Founder & Managing Director of MAKE & Partners. Finance, M&A, and investment specialist. Tesla investor since 2019.
🔹 Demian – Founder of Next Level Human. Entrepreneur with a passion for Elon’s vision and future tech.
From Robotaxis and Optimus to Tesla Energy and stock insights – we break it all down.