Colossus vs Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Side-by-side comparison of Colossus (Shark Robotics) 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
- ColossusFrance
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2United States
Year First Available
- Colossus2017
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22023
Verified Deployments
- Colossus0 Deployments
- Tesla Optimus Gen 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Colossus$210,000
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Colossus10 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Availability Status
- ColossusACTIVE
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $210,000 | $30,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Colossus and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Colossus is made by Shark Robotics, based in FR. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is made by Tesla, based in US.
When were Colossus and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched?
Colossus launched in 2017. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched in 2023.
How much does Colossus cost compared to Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Colossus is listed at $210,000. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is listed at $30,000.
How do Colossus and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Colossus scores 64/100. 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 Colossus and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Colossus carries up to 500 kg. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 carries up to 20 kg.
Are Colossus and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 comparable?
Colossus is categorized as Security; Tesla Optimus Gen 2 as Humanoid. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Security And Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Security And 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 Colossus 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: The security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Colossus vs Tesla Optimus Gen 2 compares two robots in the security and humanoid categories. 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.