Optimus vs R1 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Optimus (Tesla) and R1 Pro (Galaxea AI) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OptimusUnited States
- R1 Pro—
Year First Available
- Optimus2022
- R1 Pro2024
Verified Deployments
- Optimus0 Deployments
- R1 Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Optimus$25,000
- R1 Pro$69,999
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Optimus8 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Availability Status
- OptimusACTIVE
- R1 ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Optimus173 mm
- R1 Pro170 mm
Weight
- Optimus25.4 kg
- R1 Pro126 kg
Mobility Type
- Optimusbipedal
- R1 Prowheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Optimusfull bipedal
- R1 Prowheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- Optimus2.2 m/s
- R1 Pro—
Running Capable
- Optimusrun capable
- R1 Pro—
Terrain
- Optimusflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- R1 Proboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Optimus9 kg
- R1 Pro7 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Optimus68 kg
- R1 Pro10 kg
Total DOF
- Optimus75
- R1 Pro26
Arm DOF
- Optimus28
- R1 Pro7
Hand DOF
- Optimus22
- R1 Pro1
Arm Reach
- Optimus—
- R1 Pro86 cm
Grip Strength
- Optimus—
- R1 Pro350 N
Manipulation Repeatability
- Optimus—
- R1 Pro±0.5 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- Optimusfull bimanual
- R1 Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- OptimusTesla AI5 chip
- R1 Pro200 TOPS
Compute Platform
- OptimusTesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer
- R1 ProNVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
Teleoperation
- Optimus—
- R1 Provr_headset
Programming
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
- R1 Proteleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Optimus8 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Battery Capacity
- Optimus2.3 kWh
- R1 Pro1.7 kWh
Safety
Emergency Stops
- Optimus—
- R1 Pro1
Software
SDK Languages
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
- R1 Proteleoperation
ROS Support
- Optimusros2 vendor
- R1 ProYes
Open API
- OptimusYes
- R1 Pro—
Reliability
IP Rating
- OptimusIP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT
- R1 Pro—
Deployment Maturity
- Optimusprototype
- R1 Proprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Optimus$25,000
- R1 Pro$69,999
Price Tier
- Optimus20-40K
- R1 Pro80-150K
Pricing Model
- Optimuscapex
- R1 Propurchase
Delivery Lead Time
- Optimus2 mo
- R1 Pro—
Applications
- Optimuslogistics, healthcare, domestic use
- R1 Proresearch
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 | $69,999 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 173 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 25.4 kg | 126 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 9 kg | 7 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 68 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 75 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 28 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 86 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 350 N |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tesla AI5 chip | 200 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.3 kWh | 1.7 kWh |
| Safety | ||
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | teleoperation |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT | — |
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 | $69,999 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | 2 mo | — |
| Applications (values differ) | logistics, healthcare, domestic use | research |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Stair Climbing, Tool Use, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Optimus and R1 Pro?
Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US. R1 Pro is made by Galaxea AI.
When were Optimus and R1 Pro launched?
Optimus launched in 2022. R1 Pro launched in 2024.
How much does Optimus cost compared to R1 Pro?
Optimus is listed at $25,000. R1 Pro is listed at $69,999.
How do Optimus and R1 Pro compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Optimus scores 69/100. R1 Pro scores 56/100. 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 Optimus and R1 Pro?
Optimus carries up to 68 kg. R1 Pro carries up to 7 kg.
Are Optimus and R1 Pro 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 Optimus and R1 Pro?
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
Optimus vs R1 Pro 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.