Furhat Robot Platform vs Optimus
Side-by-side comparison of Furhat Robot Platform (Furhat Robotics) and Optimus (Tesla) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Furhat Robot PlatformSweden
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- OptimusUnited States
Year First Available
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Optimus2022
Verified Deployments
- Furhat Robot Platform0 Deployments
- Optimus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Furhat Robot Platform$35,000
- Optimus$25,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Optimus24 hrs
Availability Status
- Furhat Robot PlatformACTIVE
- OptimusACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Furhat Robot Platform30 cm
- Optimus173 mm
Weight
- Furhat Robot Platform3.5 kg
- Optimus25.4 kg
Mobility Type
- Furhat Robot Platformstatic
- Optimusbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Furhat Robot Platformfull bipedal
- Optimusfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Optimus2.2 m/s
Running Capable
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Optimusrun capable
Stair Climbing
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Optimusnone
Terrain
- Furhat Robot Platformflat indoor
- Optimusflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Optimus9 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Optimus68 kg
Total DOF
- Furhat Robot Platform3
- Optimus75
Arm DOF
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Optimus7
Hand DOF
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Optimus22
Bimanual Coordination
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Optimusfull bimanual
Tool Use
- Furhat Robot Platformnone
- Optimus—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Furhat Robot PlatformIntel Core i5 CPU, up to 3.40 GHz
- OptimusTesla AI5 chip
Compute Platform
- Furhat Robot PlatformIntel Core i5
- OptimusTesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer
VLM Capable
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Optimus—
Foundation Models
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- OptimusGrok
Imitation Learning
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Optimuslearn from watching videos
Teleoperation
- Furhat Robot Platformnone
- Optimus—
Programming
- Furhat Robot PlatformFurhat SDK
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Optimus8 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Optimus2.3 kWh
Charging Method
- Furhat Robot Platformtethered
- Optimus—
Battery Swap
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- OptimusNo
Avg Power Consumption
- Furhat Robot Platform90 W
- Optimus—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Furhat Robot PlatformYes
- Optimus—
Fall Recovery
- Furhat Robot PlatformYes
- Optimus—
Emergency Stops
- Furhat Robot Platform0
- Optimus—
Human Detection Method
- Furhat Robot Platformvision human
- Optimus—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Furhat Robot Platformnone
- Optimus—
Software
SDK Languages
- Furhat Robot PlatformPython
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
ROS Support
- Furhat Robot Platformnone
- Optimusros2 vendor
Open API
- Furhat Robot Platformopen rest
- OptimusYes
Air-Gap Capable
- Furhat Robot PlatformYes
- OptimusNo
Reliability
IP Rating
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- OptimusIP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT
Deployment Maturity
- Furhat Robot Platformcommercial
- Optimusprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Furhat Robot Platform$35,000
- Optimus$25,000
Price Tier
- Furhat Robot Platform20-40K
- Optimus20-40K
Pricing Model
- Furhat Robot Platformcapex
- Optimuscapex
Delivery Lead Time
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Optimus2 mo
Warranty
- Furhat Robot Platform1 yrs
- Optimus—
Production Pilots
- Furhat Robot PlatformKarolinska Institutet, Integrated Transport Research Lab, Translational Research Centre for Digital Mental Health, Karlstad Business School
- Optimus—
Applications
- Furhat Robot Platformhospitality
- Optimuslogistics, healthcare, domestic use
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Sweden | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 | $25,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 24 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 30 cm | 173 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 25.4 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | 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) | No | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 9 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 68 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 3 | 75 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 22 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Core i5 CPU, up to 3.40 GHz | Tesla AI5 chip |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Core i5 | Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | Grok |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | learn from watching videos |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Furhat SDK | code_python, proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 2.3 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | 90 W | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 0 | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | code_python, proprietary_app |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | ros2 vendor |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 | $25,000 |
| Price Tier | 20-40K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | capex |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 2 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Karolinska Institutet, Integrated Transport Research Lab, Translational Research Centre for Digital Mental Health, Karlstad Business School | — |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality | 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, Charging Time, Fall Detection Response, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price
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Frequently asked
Who makes Furhat Robot Platform and Optimus?
Furhat Robot Platform is made by Furhat Robotics, based in SE. Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US.
How much does Furhat Robot Platform cost compared to Optimus?
Furhat Robot Platform is listed at $35,000. Optimus is listed at $25,000.
How do Furhat Robot Platform and Optimus compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Furhat Robot Platform scores 67/100. Optimus scores 100/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Furhat Robot Platform 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 Furhat Robot Platform 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
Furhat Robot Platform 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.