Figure 03 vs Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Side-by-side comparison of Figure 03 (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 03United States
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2United States
Year First Available
- Figure 032025
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22023
Verified Deployments
- Figure 030 Deployments
- Tesla Optimus Gen 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Figure 03$130,000
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Figure 035 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Availability Status
- Figure 03ACTIVE
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Figure 0361 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 257 kg
Height
- Figure 031730 mm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2173 mm
Mobility Type
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Figure 031.2 m/s
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Terrain
- Figure 03both
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Figure 0320 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220 kg
Total DOF
- Figure 0348
- Tesla Optimus Gen 228
Arm DOF
- Figure 0324
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
Hand DOF
- Figure 0324
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
Bimanual Coordination
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2coordinated planning
Tool Use
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla FSD neural network
Compute Platform
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla AI (Neural Networks)
VLM Capable
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Imitation Learning
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2multi task
Teleoperation
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2joystick
Programming
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2code_python, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Figure 035 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.3 kWh
Charging Method
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2auto dock
Battery Swap
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
Fall Recovery
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
Human Detection Method
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vision human
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2software_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Python
ROS Support
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Open API
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2closed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Figure 03$130,000
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
Price Tier
- Figure 0320-40K
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220-40K
Pricing Model
- Figure 03purchase
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2capex
Production Pilots
- Figure 03—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin
Applications
- Figure 03manufacturing, logistics, quality 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) | 2025 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $130,000 | $30,000 |
| 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) | 61 kg | 57 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1730 mm | 173 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | — | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 2.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload | 20 kg | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 48 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 24 | 22 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 24 | 22 |
| 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 |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | — | code_python, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 2.3 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | auto dock |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $130,000 | $30,000 |
| Price Tier | 20-40K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin |
| Applications (values differ) | manufacturing, logistics, quality inspection | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, 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 03 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Figure 03 is made by Figure AI, based in US. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is made by Tesla, based in US.
When were Figure 03 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched?
Figure 03 launched in 2025. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched in 2023.
How much does Figure 03 cost compared to Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Figure 03 is listed at $130,000. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is listed at $30,000.
How do Figure 03 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Figure 03 scores 62/100. 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 03 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Figure 03 carries up to 20 kg. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 carries up to 20 kg.
Are Figure 03 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 03 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 03 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.