Tesla, Inc. Tesla Optimus Gen 2vsXPeng Iron
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla, Inc. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 and XPeng Iron: specs, price, use cases and SDKs.

Tesla Optimus Gen 2
A general-purpose humanoid robot designed to perform unsafe, repetitive, or mundane tasks.

Iron
Automotive-grade humanoid from XPeng
Specifications
| Spec | Tesla Optimus Gen 2 | Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $30,000 | $28,000 |
| Category | humanoid | humanoid |
| Payload | 20 kg | 20 kg |
| Runtime | null h | 5 h |
| Speed | 2.22 m/s | — |
| Weight | 57 kg | 70 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 28 | 60 |
| Battery | 2.3 kWh battery pack | — |
- Battery sorting
- Parts handling
- Quality inspection
- Industrial handling
- Household chores
- Automotive manufacturing
- Factory automation
When to pick which
Choose the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 for large-scale logistics and multi-purpose facility management where rapid transit and agility are critical. Its 2.22 m/s speed makes it significantly more efficient than standard humanoids for tasks like battery sorting or parts handling across expansive warehouse floors. The 57kg lightweight design is ideal for deployments with floor-loading constraints or for tasks requiring frequent transitions between different work zones. While runtime data is currently missing—Limited public spec data — request a vendor briefing—its 2.3 kWh battery pack and general-purpose design make it the preferred choice for versatile, high-speed industrial handling and quality inspection.
Choose the XPeng Iron for high-precision automotive manufacturing and complex assembly tasks requiring maximum dexterity. With 60 degrees of freedom, this robot offers superior manipulation capabilities compared to the Optimus, making it better suited for intricate factory automation roles such as wiring or component mating. At a lower $28,000 price point, it provides a more cost-effective solution for large-scale fleet deployments on production lines. The inclusion of the XPeng Bot API allows for deeper custom integration into existing industrial software stacks. Limited public spec data on speed and battery capacity exists—request a vendor briefing to confirm throughput efficiency.
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