MagicBot Gen1 vs Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Side-by-side comparison of MagicBot Gen1 (Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.) 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
- MagicBot Gen1China
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2United States
Year First Available
- MagicBot Gen12025
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22023
Verified Deployments
- MagicBot Gen10 Deployments
- Tesla Optimus Gen 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- MagicBot Gen1$35,600 USD
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MagicBot Gen13 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Availability Status
- MagicBot Gen1ACTIVE
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- MagicBot Gen1174 mm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2173 mm
Weight
- MagicBot Gen170 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 257 kg
Mobility Type
- MagicBot Gen1bipedal
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- MagicBot Gen1full bipedal
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- MagicBot Gen11.1 m/s
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.2 m/s
Running Capable
- MagicBot Gen1dynamic walk
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Stair Climbing
- MagicBot Gen1production ready
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Terrain
- MagicBot Gen1flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- MagicBot Gen17.5 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220 kg
Payload (Peak)
- MagicBot Gen140 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Total DOF
- MagicBot Gen142
- Tesla Optimus Gen 228
Arm DOF
- MagicBot Gen17
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
Hand DOF
- MagicBot Gen16
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
Arm Reach
- MagicBot Gen180 cm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Manipulation Repeatability
- MagicBot Gen1±1 mm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Bimanual Coordination
- MagicBot Gen1coordinated planning
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2coordinated planning
Tool Use
- MagicBot Gen1—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- MagicBot Gen1100 TOPS
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla FSD neural network
Compute Platform
- MagicBot Gen1—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla AI (Neural Networks)
VLM Capable
- MagicBot Gen1No
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Imitation Learning
- MagicBot Gen1multi task
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2multi task
Teleoperation
- MagicBot Gen1joystick
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2joystick
Programming
- MagicBot Gen1teleoperation, code_python, proprietary_app
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2code_python, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- MagicBot Gen13 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Battery Capacity
- MagicBot Gen11.4 kWh
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.3 kWh
Charging Time
- MagicBot Gen13 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Charging Method
- MagicBot Gen1tethered
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2auto dock
Battery Swap
- MagicBot Gen1No
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- MagicBot Gen1Yes
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
Fall Recovery
- MagicBot Gen1Yes
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
Human Detection Method
- MagicBot Gen1multi modal
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vision human
Safe Speed Near Humans
- MagicBot Gen1—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2software_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- MagicBot Gen1Python, C++
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Python
ROS Support
- MagicBot Gen1No
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Open API
- MagicBot Gen1Yes
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2closed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- MagicBot Gen1production pilot
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2production pilot
IP Rating
- MagicBot Gen1IP66
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MagicBot Gen1$35,600 USD
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000 USD
Price Tier
- MagicBot Gen140-80K
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220-40K
Pricing Model
- MagicBot Gen1capex
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2capex
Developer Unit Price
- MagicBot Gen1$35,600
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Delivery Lead Time
- MagicBot Gen16 mo
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Warranty
- MagicBot Gen11 yrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Production Pilots
- MagicBot Gen1—
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin
Applications
- MagicBot Gen1warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $35,600 USD | $30,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 174 mm | 173 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 70 kg | 57 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.1 m/s | 2.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 7.5 kg | 20 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 40 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 42 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 22 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | 22 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 80 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | coordinated planning | coordinated planning |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | vendor demo |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 100 TOPS | Tesla FSD neural network |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Tesla AI (Neural Networks) |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | multi task | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation, code_python, proprietary_app | code_python, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.4 kWh | 2.3 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | auto dock |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | vision human |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | production pilot | production pilot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP66 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,600 USD | $30,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | $35,600 | — |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | 6 mo | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Foundation Models, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes MagicBot Gen1 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
MagicBot Gen1 is made by Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., based in CN. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is made by Tesla, based in US.
When were MagicBot Gen1 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched?
MagicBot Gen1 launched in 2025. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched in 2023.
How much does MagicBot Gen1 cost compared to Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
MagicBot Gen1 is listed at $35,600. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is listed at $30,000.
How do MagicBot Gen1 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 compare on the Robo Index?
MagicBot Gen1 scores 46/100. 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 MagicBot Gen1 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
MagicBot Gen1 carries up to 20 kg. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 carries up to 20 kg.
Are MagicBot Gen1 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 MagicBot Gen1 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
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About this comparison
MagicBot Gen1 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.