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

Optimus Gen 2
General-purpose humanoid from Tesla

Optimus
A general-purpose, bi-pedal, autonomous humanoid robot for unsafe, repetitive or boring tasks.
Specifications
| Spec | Optimus Gen 2 | Optimus |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Category | humanoid | humanoid |
| Payload | — | 20 kg |
| Runtime | 8 h | 7 h |
| Speed | 2.5 m/s | 2.23 m/s |
| Weight | 57 kg | 57 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 28 | 22 |
| Battery | — | High-density NMC cells, 3 kWh |
- Factory automation
- Home assistance
- Logistics
- Manufacturing assistance
- Logistical support
- Hazardous material handling
- Household chores
- Assisting elderly or disabled users
When to pick which
Choose Tesla Optimus Gen 2 for high-precision electronics assembly or complex domestic assistance. With 28 degrees of freedom compared to the 22 in the standard model, this unit offers the superior dexterity needed for manipulating small components or navigating cluttered home environments. The 2.5 m/s top speed and 8-hour runtime make it the preferred choice for large-scale logistics facilities requiring robots to cover long distances across a full work shift without frequent docking. Developers should prioritize this version for Python-based integration via the Tesla Bot API to leverage the more advanced hardware capabilities.
Select Tesla, Inc. Optimus for heavy-duty warehouse operations or hazardous material management where a documented 20kg payload capacity is the primary requirement. While it offers fewer degrees of freedom, its specialized focus on unsafe or repetitive tasks makes it a robust candidate for chemical handling or industrial waste management. Organizations deploying at scale for simple logistical support or elderly care assistance may find the 3 kWh NMC battery and 7-hour runtime sufficient for specific duty cycles. Limited public spec data — request a vendor briefing to confirm if the 20kg payload capacity remains exclusive to this specific configuration.
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