Mindar vs Optimus
Side-by-side comparison of Mindar (Kokoro) and Optimus (Tesla) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Mindar—
- OptimusUnited States
Year First Available
- Mindar2019
- Optimus2022
Verified Deployments
- Mindar0 Deployments
- Optimus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Mindar$909,090
- Optimus$25,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Mindar48 hrs
- Optimus24 hrs
Availability Status
- MindarACTIVE
- OptimusACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Mindar195 mm
- Optimus173 mm
Weight
- Mindar57 kg
- Optimus25.4 kg
Mobility Type
- Mindarstatic
- Optimusbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Mindarfull bipedal
- Optimusfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Mindar—
- Optimus2.2 m/s
Running Capable
- Mindar—
- Optimusrun capable
Stair Climbing
- MindarNo
- Optimusnone
Terrain
- Mindarindoor
- Optimusflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Mindar100 kg
- Optimus9 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Mindar—
- Optimus68 kg
Total DOF
- Mindar—
- Optimus75
Arm DOF
- Mindar—
- Optimus7
Hand DOF
- Mindar—
- Optimus22
Bimanual Coordination
- MindarNo
- Optimusfull bimanual
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- MindarIntel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor
- OptimusTesla AI5 chip
Compute Platform
- Mindar—
- OptimusTesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer
VLM Capable
- MindarNo
- Optimus—
Foundation Models
- Mindarfalse
- OptimusGrok
Imitation Learning
- MindarNo
- Optimuslearn from watching videos
Programming
- Mindar—
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Mindar48 hrs
- Optimus8 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Mindar—
- Optimus2.3 kWh
Battery Swap
- MindarNo
- OptimusNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Mindar—
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
ROS Support
- MindarNo
- Optimusros2 vendor
Open API
- MindarNo
- OptimusYes
Air-Gap Capable
- Mindar—
- OptimusNo
Reliability
IP Rating
- Mindar—
- OptimusIP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT
Deployment Maturity
- Mindarcommercial
- Optimusprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Mindar$909,090
- Optimus$25,000
Price Tier
- Mindar¥100 million (US$909,090) total project cost
- Optimus20-40K
Pricing Model
- Mindaroutright purchase
- Optimuscapex
Delivery Lead Time
- Mindar—
- Optimus2 mo
Applications
- Mindarreligious service, cultural education
- Optimuslogistics, healthcare, domestic use
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $909,090 | $25,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 48 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 195 mm | 173 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 57 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) | indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 100 kg | 9 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 68 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 75 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 22 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | full bimanual |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor | Tesla AI5 chip |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | Grok |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | learn from watching videos |
| Programming (values differ) | — | code_python, proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 48 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 2.3 kWh |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | code_python, proprietary_app |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $909,090 | $25,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | ¥100 million (US$909,090) total project cost | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | capex |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 2 mo |
| Applications (values differ) | religious service, cultural education | 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, Teleoperation, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Mindar and Optimus?
Mindar is made by Kokoro. Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US.
When were Mindar and Optimus launched?
Mindar launched in 2019. Optimus launched in 2022.
How much does Mindar cost compared to Optimus?
Mindar is listed at $909,090. Optimus is listed at $25,000.
How do Mindar and Optimus compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Mindar scores 85/100. Optimus scores 100/100. 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 Mindar and Optimus?
Mindar carries up to 100 kg. Optimus carries up to 68 kg.
Are Mindar 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 Mindar 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
Mindar 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.