LARA vs Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Side-by-side comparison of LARA (NEURA Robotics) and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 (Tesla) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LARAGermany
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2United States
Year First Available
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22023
Verified Deployments
- LARA0 Deployments
- Tesla Optimus Gen 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LARA$16,500 USD
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Availability Status
- LARAACTIVE
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- LARA590 mm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2173 mm
Weight
- LARA18 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 257 kg
Mobility Type
- LARAstatic
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- LARAfull bipedal
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- LARA1 m/s
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- LARANo
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Terrain
- LARAflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- LARA3 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220 kg
Total DOF
- LARA6
- Tesla Optimus Gen 228
Arm DOF
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
Hand DOF
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
Arm Reach
- LARA80 cm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Manipulation Repeatability
- LARA±0.02 mm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Bimanual Coordination
- LARANo
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2coordinated planning
Tool Use
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla FSD neural network
Compute Platform
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla AI (Neural Networks)
VLM Capable
- LARANo
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Foundation Models
- LARAfalse
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Imitation Learning
- LARANo
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2multi task
Teleoperation
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2joystick
Programming
- LARAprogrammable control systems
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2code_python, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Battery Capacity
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.3 kWh
Charging Method
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2auto dock
Battery Swap
- LARANo
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
Fall Recovery
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
Human Detection Method
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vision human
Safe Speed Near Humans
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2software_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- LARAPython
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Python
ROS Support
- LARANo
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Open API
- LARANo
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2closed
Reliability
IP Rating
- LARAIP54/IP66
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Deployment Maturity
- LARAcommercial
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LARA$16,500 USD
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000 USD
Price Tier
- LARA20-40K
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220-40K
Pricing Model
- LARAcapex, lease
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2capex
Production Pilots
- LARA—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin
Applications
- LARApalletizing, welding, quality_inspection, machine_tending
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $16,500 USD | $30,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 590 mm | 173 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 18 kg | 57 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 2.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 6 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 22 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 22 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 80 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | 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 | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | programmable control systems | code_python, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 2.3 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | auto dock |
| Battery Swap | No | 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 | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54/IP66 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $16,500 USD | $30,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 20-40K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex, lease | capex |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin |
| Applications (values differ) | palletizing, welding, quality_inspection, machine_tending | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes LARA and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
LARA is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is made by Tesla, based in US.
How much does LARA cost compared to Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
LARA is listed at $16,500. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is listed at $30,000.
How do LARA and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 compare on the Robo Index?
LARA scores 79/100. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 scores 100/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between LARA and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
LARA carries up to 3 kg. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 carries up to 20 kg.
Are LARA 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 LARA 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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About this comparison
LARA 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 Robo Index is calculated.