Optimus vs REEM-C
Side-by-side comparison of Optimus (Tesla) and REEM-C (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OptimusUnited States
- REEM-CSpain
Year First Available
- Optimus2022
- REEM-C2013
Verified Deployments
- Optimus0 Deployments
- REEM-C0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Optimus$25,000
- REEM-C$300,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Optimus8 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Availability Status
- OptimusACTIVE
- REEM-CACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Optimus173 mm
- REEM-C165 mm
Weight
- Optimus25.4 kg
- REEM-C80 kg
Mobility Type
- Optimusbipedal
- REEM-Cbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Optimusfull bipedal
- REEM-Cfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Optimus2.2 m/s
- REEM-C0.7 m/s
Running Capable
- Optimusrun capable
- REEM-C—
Stair Climbing
- Optimus—
- REEM-CYes
Terrain
- Optimusflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- REEM-Cflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Optimus9 kg
- REEM-C1 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Optimus68 kg
- REEM-C—
Total DOF
- Optimus75
- REEM-C44
Arm DOF
- Optimus28
- REEM-C7
Hand DOF
- Optimus22
- REEM-C19
Bimanual Coordination
- Optimusfull bimanual
- REEM-CNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- OptimusTesla AI5 chip
- REEM-CDual i7 computers
Compute Platform
- OptimusTesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer
- REEM-C—
VLM Capable
- Optimus—
- REEM-CNo
Foundation Models
- Optimus—
- REEM-Cfalse
Imitation Learning
- Optimus—
- REEM-CNo
Programming
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
- REEM-CSDK
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Optimus8 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Optimus2.3 kWh
- REEM-C—
Battery Swap
- Optimus—
- REEM-CNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
- REEM-CC++, Python
ROS Support
- Optimusros2 vendor
- REEM-CYes
Open API
- OptimusYes
- REEM-CYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- OptimusIP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT
- REEM-C—
Deployment Maturity
- Optimusprototype
- REEM-Cresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Optimus$25,000
- REEM-C$300,000
Price Tier
- Optimus20-40K
- REEM-C150K+
Pricing Model
- Optimuscapex
- REEM-Clease
Delivery Lead Time
- Optimus2 mo
- REEM-C—
Applications
- Optimuslogistics, healthcare, domestic use
- REEM-Cresearch
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 | $300,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 173 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 25.4 kg | 80 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | 0.7 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 9 kg | 1 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 68 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 75 | 44 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 28 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 19 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tesla AI5 chip | Dual i7 computers |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | SDK |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.3 kWh | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 | $300,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | lease |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | 2 mo | — |
| Applications (values differ) | logistics, healthcare, domestic use | research |
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, 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 REEM-C?
Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US. REEM-C is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Optimus and REEM-C launched?
Optimus launched in 2022. REEM-C launched in 2013.
How much does Optimus cost compared to REEM-C?
Optimus is listed at $25,000. REEM-C is listed at $300,000.
How do Optimus and REEM-C compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Optimus scores 69/100. REEM-C scores 69/100. 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 REEM-C?
Optimus carries up to 68 kg. REEM-C carries up to 1 kg.
Are Optimus and REEM-C 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 REEM-C?
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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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
Optimus vs REEM-C 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.