Side-by-side comparison of Modular Prosthetic Limb (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)) and Optimus (Tesla) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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![]() Modular Prosthetic Limbsurgical-medicalJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) 58.7Product Score | ||
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $25,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
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Frequently asked
Modular Prosthetic Limb is made by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), based in US. Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US.
Modular Prosthetic Limb launched in 2010. Optimus launched in 2022.
Modular Prosthetic Limb scores 59/100. Optimus scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Modular Prosthetic Limb carries up to 6.8 kg. Optimus carries up to 68 kg.
Modular Prosthetic Limb is categorized as Surgical Medical; Optimus as Humanoid. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
Hardware cost is one input. Surgical Medical And Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost.
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Surgical Robot Vendor Selection: Support Coverage, Software Upgrades, and Lifecycle.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost
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Surgical Robot Vendor Selection: Support Coverage, Software Upgrades, and Lifecycle
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Pilot to Scale: Case Volume Thresholds for Surgical Robot ROI
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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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Modular Prosthetic Limb vs Optimus compares two robots in the surgical-medical and humanoid categories. 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.