Figure 02 vs Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Side-by-side comparison of Figure 02 (Figure AI) 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
- Figure 02United States
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2United States
Year First Available
- Figure 022024
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22023
Verified Deployments
- Figure 020 Deployments
- Tesla Optimus Gen 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Figure 02$26,970
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Figure 028 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Availability Status
- Figure 02ACTIVE
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Figure 0270 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 257 kg
Height
- Figure 02167.64 mm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2173 mm
Mobility Type
- Figure 02bipedal
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Figure 02full bipedal
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Figure 021.2 m/s
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Figure 02—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Terrain
- Figure 02flat_indoor, mild_incline
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Figure 0220 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Figure 0225 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Total DOF
- Figure 0240
- Tesla Optimus Gen 228
Arm DOF
- Figure 02—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
Hand DOF
- Figure 0216
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
Bimanual Coordination
- Figure 02independent
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2coordinated planning
Tool Use
- Figure 02vendor demo
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Figure 02High-performance onboard computer (Details Awaiting Confirmation)
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla FSD neural network
Compute Platform
- Figure 02Tesla custom
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla AI (Neural Networks)
VLM Capable
- Figure 02onboard large
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Foundation Models
- Figure 02Helix
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Imitation Learning
- Figure 02single task
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2multi task
Teleoperation
- Figure 02teleoperation
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2joystick
Programming
- Figure 02code_python, code_ros, teleoperation
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2code_python, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Figure 028 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Figure 022.3 kWh
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.3 kWh
Charging Method
- Figure 02—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2auto dock
Battery Swap
- Figure 02No
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Figure 02Yes
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
Fall Recovery
- Figure 02—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
Human Detection Method
- Figure 02vision human
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vision human
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Figure 02software_defined
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2software_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Figure 02Python, C++
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Python
ROS Support
- Figure 02none
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Simulation Platforms
- Figure 02NVIDIA Omniverse
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Open API
- Figure 02limited rest
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2closed
Air-Gap Capable
- Figure 02Yes
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Figure 02production pilot
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Figure 02$26,970
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
Price Tier
- Figure 0280-150K
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220-40K
Pricing Model
- Figure 02capex
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2capex
Production Pilots
- Figure 02BMW Spartanburg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin
Applications
- Figure 02warehouse_transport, manufacturing, hazardous_env
- 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) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $26,970 | $30,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 70 kg | 57 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 167.64 mm | 173 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 2.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload | 20 kg | 20 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 22 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 16 | 22 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | coordinated planning |
| Tool Use | vendor demo | vendor demo |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | High-performance onboard computer (Details Awaiting Confirmation) | Tesla FSD neural network |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Tesla custom | Tesla AI (Neural Networks) |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard large | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Helix | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | single task | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | teleoperation | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, teleoperation | code_python, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.3 kWh | 2.3 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | auto dock |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method | vision human | vision human |
| Safe Speed Near Humans | software_defined | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Omniverse | — |
| Open API (values differ) | limited rest | closed |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | production pilot | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $26,970 | $30,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | capex |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | BMW Spartanburg | Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, manufacturing, hazardous_env | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Figure 02 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Figure 02 is made by Figure AI, based in US. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is made by Tesla, based in US.
When were Figure 02 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched?
Figure 02 launched in 2024. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched in 2023.
How much does Figure 02 cost compared to Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Figure 02 is listed at $26,970. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is listed at $30,000.
How do Figure 02 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Figure 02 scores 56/100. 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 Figure 02 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Figure 02 carries up to 25 kg. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 carries up to 20 kg.
Are Figure 02 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 Figure 02 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
Figure 02 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.