Foxconn Humanoid vs Optimus
Side-by-side comparison of Foxconn Humanoid (Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary)) and Optimus (Tesla) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Foxconn HumanoidTaiwan
- OptimusUnited States
Year First Available
- Foxconn Humanoid2015
- Optimus2022
Verified Deployments
- Foxconn Humanoid0 Deployments
- Optimus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000
- Optimus$25,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
- Optimus8 hrs
Availability Status
- Foxconn HumanoidACTIVE
- OptimusACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Foxconn Humanoid1700 mm
- Optimus173 mm
Weight
- Foxconn Humanoid50 kg
- Optimus25.4 kg
Mobility Type
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled
- Optimusbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled humanoid
- Optimusfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Foxconn Humanoid1.5 m/s
- Optimus2.2 m/s
Running Capable
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Optimusrun capable
Stair Climbing
- Foxconn Humanoidnone
- Optimus—
Terrain
- Foxconn Humanoidflat_indoor
- Optimusflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Foxconn Humanoid10 kg
- Optimus9 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Optimus68 kg
Total DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid28
- Optimus75
Arm DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid7
- Optimus28
Hand DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid5
- Optimus22
Bimanual Coordination
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Optimusfull bimanual
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- OptimusTesla AI5 chip
Compute Platform
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- OptimusTesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer
Programming
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
- Optimus8 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Optimus2.3 kWh
Software
SDK Languages
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
ROS Support
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
- Optimusros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- Optimus—
Open API
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
- OptimusYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Foxconn Humanoidalpha pilot
- Optimusprototype
IP Rating
- Foxconn HumanoidIP54
- OptimusIP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000
- Optimus$25,000
Price Tier
- Foxconn Humanoid150K+
- Optimus20-40K
Pricing Model
- Foxconn Humanoidpurchase
- Optimuscapex
Delivery Lead Time
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Optimus2 mo
Warranty
- Foxconn Humanoid2 yrs
- Optimus—
Production Pilots
- Foxconn HumanoidFoxconn Houston
- Optimus—
Applications
- Foxconn Humanoidwarehouse_transport, teleoperation
- Optimuslogistics, healthcare, domestic use
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $25,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1700 mm | 173 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 50 kg | 25.4 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 2.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 9 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 68 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 75 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 28 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 22 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | full bimanual |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | Tesla AI5 chip |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block | code_python, proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 2.3 kWh |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block | code_python, proprietary_app |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | — |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | alpha pilot | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $25,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 2 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Foxconn Houston | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, teleoperation | logistics, healthcare, domestic use |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price
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Frequently asked
Who makes Foxconn Humanoid and Optimus?
Foxconn Humanoid is made by Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary), based in TW. Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US.
When were Foxconn Humanoid and Optimus launched?
Foxconn Humanoid launched in 2015. Optimus launched in 2022.
How much does Foxconn Humanoid cost compared to Optimus?
Foxconn Humanoid is listed at $150,000. Optimus is listed at $25,000.
How do Foxconn Humanoid and Optimus compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Foxconn Humanoid scores 60/100. 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 Foxconn Humanoid and Optimus?
Foxconn Humanoid carries up to 10 kg. Optimus carries up to 68 kg.
Are Foxconn Humanoid 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 Foxconn Humanoid 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.
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About this comparison
Foxconn Humanoid 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.