Atlas HD vs Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 (Tesla) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Atlas HDUnited States
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2United States
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22023
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Tesla Optimus Gen 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Atlas HD1900 mm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2173 mm
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 257 kg
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.2 m/s
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Terrain
- Atlas HDindoor
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220 kg
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Tesla Optimus Gen 228
Arm DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
Hand DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Bimanual Coordination
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2coordinated planning
Tool Use
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla FSD neural network
Compute Platform
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla AI (Neural Networks)
VLM Capable
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Imitation Learning
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2multi task
Teleoperation
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2joystick
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2code_python, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.3 kWh
Charging Method
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2auto dock
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
Human Detection Method
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vision human
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2software_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Python
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Open API
- Atlas HD—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2closed
Reliability
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220-40K
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2capex
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $30,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1900 mm | 173 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 90 kg | 57 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 56 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 22 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 22 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 230 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | coordinated planning |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | vendor demo |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Tesla FSD neural network |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Tesla AI (Neural Networks) |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Google DeepMind | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | code_python, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 2.3 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | auto dock |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Deployment Maturity | production pilot | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $30,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Hyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind | Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Atlas HD and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is made by Tesla, based in US.
When were Atlas HD and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched?
Atlas HD launched in 2016. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched in 2023.
How much does Atlas HD cost compared to Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Atlas HD is listed at $150,000. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is listed at $30,000.
How do Atlas HD and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Atlas HD scores 60/100. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 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 Atlas HD and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Atlas HD carries up to 50 kg. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 carries up to 20 kg.
Are Atlas HD and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 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 Atlas HD and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
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
Atlas HD vs Tesla Optimus Gen 2 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.