AGIBOT X1 vs Optimus
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT X1 (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Optimus (Tesla) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT X1China
- OptimusUnited States
Year First Available
- AGIBOT X12025
- Optimus2022
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT X10 Deployments
- Optimus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AGIBOT X1$30,000
- Optimus$25,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- Optimus24 hrs
Availability Status
- AGIBOT X1ACTIVE
- OptimusACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- AGIBOT X133.8 kg
- Optimus25.4 kg
Height
- AGIBOT X1130 mm
- Optimus173 mm
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT X1bipedal
- Optimusbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT X1full bipedal
- Optimusfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT X11.9 m/s
- Optimus2.2 m/s
Running Capable
- AGIBOT X1—
- Optimusrun capable
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT X1—
- Optimusnone
Terrain
- AGIBOT X1indoor
- Optimusflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT X10.5 kg
- Optimus9 kg
Payload (Peak)
- AGIBOT X1—
- Optimus68 kg
Total DOF
- AGIBOT X134
- Optimus75
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT X17
- Optimus7
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT X117
- Optimus22
Grip Strength
- AGIBOT X130 N
- Optimus—
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT X1—
- Optimusfull bimanual
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT X1Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller
- OptimusTesla AI5 chip
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT X1NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC
- OptimusTesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT X1—
- OptimusGrok
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT X1—
- Optimuslearn from watching videos
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT X1vr_headset
- Optimus—
Programming
- AGIBOT X1code_python, teleoperation
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- Optimus8 hrs
Battery Capacity
- AGIBOT X1—
- Optimus2.3 kWh
Charging Method
- AGIBOT X1manual swap
- Optimus—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT X1Yes
- OptimusNo
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT X1Python, C++, ROS2
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
ROS Support
- AGIBOT X1ros2 community
- Optimusros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT X1Isaac Gym, MuJoCo
- Optimus—
Open API
- AGIBOT X1open rest
- OptimusYes
Air-Gap Capable
- AGIBOT X1—
- OptimusNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT X1prototype
- Optimusprototype
IP Rating
- AGIBOT X1—
- OptimusIP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AGIBOT X1$30,000
- Optimus$25,000
Price Tier
- AGIBOT X140-80K
- Optimus20-40K
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT X1capex
- Optimuscapex
Delivery Lead Time
- AGIBOT X1—
- Optimus2 mo
Warranty
- AGIBOT X12 yrs
- Optimus—
Applications
- AGIBOT X1healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry
- Optimuslogistics, healthcare, domestic use
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 | $25,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 33.8 kg | 25.4 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 130 mm | 173 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 2.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 9 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 68 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 75 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | 22 |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 30 N | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | full bimanual |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller | Tesla AI5 chip |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC | Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | Grok |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | learn from watching videos |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | code_python, proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 2.3 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | code_python, proprietary_app |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Isaac Gym, MuJoCo | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 | $25,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | capex |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 2 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry | logistics, healthcare, domestic use |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, VLM Capable, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes AGIBOT X1 and Optimus?
AGIBOT X1 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US.
When were AGIBOT X1 and Optimus launched?
AGIBOT X1 launched in 2025. Optimus launched in 2022.
How much does AGIBOT X1 cost compared to Optimus?
AGIBOT X1 is listed at $30,000. Optimus is listed at $25,000.
How do AGIBOT X1 and Optimus compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AGIBOT X1 scores 73/100. Optimus scores 100/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between AGIBOT X1 and Optimus?
AGIBOT X1 carries up to 15 kg. Optimus carries up to 68 kg.
Are AGIBOT X1 and Optimus in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AGIBOT X1 and Optimus?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
AGIBOT X1 vs Optimus compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.