Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Tesla's Optimus Robot Head Milan Kovac Resigns
The person in charge of Tesla's Optimus robot, Milan Kovac, is leaving his job.
He wants to live closer to his family who live far away.
Kovac has been at Tesla for over nine years.
Another person named Ashok Elluswamy will likely take over.
Kovac is thankful for his time at Tesla and for what he learned from Elon Musk.
He believes Tesla will continue to do well in the future.
Kovac helped build the Optimus robot and is proud of his team.
Milan Kovac, head of Tesla's Optimus robot program, is resigning.
Kovac cites the need to spend more time with family abroad as the reason for his departure.
He joined Tesla in 2016 and was promoted to VP of Optimus in September 2024.
Ashok Elluswamy, who leads Tesla’s Autopilot team, will reportedly take over Kovac's responsibilities.
Kovac expressed gratitude to Elon Musk and confidence in Tesla's future.
- Who
- Milan Kovac, head of Tesla's Optimus robot program.
- What
- Milan Kovac is resigning from his position at Tesla.
- When
- Kovac announced his departure recently.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To spend more time with family abroad.
- Company
- Tesla
- Program
- Optimus
- Former Head
- Milan Kovac
- Successor
- Ashok Elluswamy
- Joined Tesla
- 2016
- Kovac's Reason
- Family abroad
