Ameca vs Optimus
Side-by-side comparison of Ameca (Engineered Arts) and Optimus (Tesla) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AmecaUnited Kingdom
- OptimusUnited States
Year First Available
- Ameca2021
- Optimus2022
Verified Deployments
- Ameca0 Deployments
- Optimus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Ameca$250,000
- Optimus$25,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- Optimus8 hrs
Availability Status
- AmecaACTIVE
- OptimusACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Ameca62 kg
- Optimus25.4 kg
Height
- Ameca1870 mm
- Optimus173 mm
Mobility Type
- Amecabipedal
- Optimusbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Amecafull bipedal
- Optimusfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Ameca0 m/s
- Optimus2.2 m/s
Running Capable
- Ameca—
- Optimusrun capable
Terrain
- Amecaindoor
- Optimusflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Ameca2 kg
- Optimus9 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Ameca—
- Optimus68 kg
Total DOF
- Ameca61
- Optimus75
Arm DOF
- Ameca5
- Optimus28
Hand DOF
- Ameca4
- Optimus22
Bimanual Coordination
- Ameca—
- Optimusfull bimanual
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AmecaTritium robot OS
- OptimusTesla AI5 chip
Compute Platform
- Ameca—
- OptimusTesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer
Programming
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- Optimus8 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Ameca—
- Optimus2.3 kWh
Software
SDK Languages
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
ROS Support
- Ameca—
- Optimusros2 vendor
Open API
- Ameca—
- OptimusYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Amecacommercial
- Optimusprototype
IP Rating
- Ameca—
- OptimusIP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ameca$250,000
- Optimus$25,000
Price Tier
- Ameca150K+
- Optimus20-40K
Pricing Model
- Amecapurchase
- Optimuscapex
Delivery Lead Time
- Ameca—
- Optimus2 mo
Applications
- Amecahuman-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education
- Optimuslogistics, healthcare, domestic use
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 | $25,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 62 kg | 25.4 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1870 mm | 173 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0 m/s | 2.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 9 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 68 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 61 | 75 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 28 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 22 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | full bimanual |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tritium robot OS | Tesla AI5 chip |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer |
| Programming (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | code_python, proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 2.3 kWh |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | code_python, proprietary_app |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 vendor |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 | $25,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 2 mo |
| Applications (values differ) | human-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education | logistics, healthcare, domestic use |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Stair Climbing, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ameca and Optimus?
Ameca is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US.
When were Ameca and Optimus launched?
Ameca launched in 2021. Optimus launched in 2022.
How much does Ameca cost compared to Optimus?
Ameca is listed at $250,000. Optimus is listed at $25,000.
How do Ameca and Optimus compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Ameca scores 48/100. Optimus scores 69/100. 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 Ameca and Optimus?
Ameca carries up to 2 kg. Optimus carries up to 68 kg.
Are Ameca 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 Ameca 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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About this comparison
Ameca 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.