Optimus vs Stuntronics
Side-by-side comparison of Optimus (Tesla) and Stuntronics (Walt Disney Imagineering) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OptimusUnited States
- Stuntronics—
Year First Available
- Optimus2022
- Stuntronics2018
Verified Deployments
- Optimus0 Deployments
- Stuntronics0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Optimus$25,000
- StuntronicsContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Optimus8 hrs
- Stuntronics—
Availability Status
- OptimusACTIVE
- StuntronicsACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Optimus173 mm
- Stuntronics175 mm
Weight
- Optimus25.4 kg
- Stuntronics90 kg
Mobility Type
- Optimusbipedal
- Stuntronicsbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Optimusfull bipedal
- Stuntronicsfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Optimus2.2 m/s
- Stuntronics—
Running Capable
- Optimusrun capable
- Stuntronicsdynamic walk
Terrain
- Optimusflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Stuntronicsindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Optimus9 kg
- Stuntronics—
Payload (Peak)
- Optimus68 kg
- Stuntronics—
Total DOF
- Optimus75
- Stuntronics—
Arm DOF
- Optimus28
- Stuntronics—
Hand DOF
- Optimus22
- Stuntronics—
Bimanual Coordination
- Optimusfull bimanual
- Stuntronics—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- OptimusTesla AI5 chip
- Stuntronicsinternal microcontroller
Compute Platform
- OptimusTesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer
- Stuntronics—
Imitation Learning
- Optimus—
- StuntronicsNo
Programming
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
- Stuntronicsneural_network
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Optimus8 hrs
- Stuntronics—
Battery Capacity
- Optimus2.3 kWh
- Stuntronics—
Battery Swap
- Optimus—
- StuntronicsNo
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Optimus—
- StuntronicsYes
Human Detection Method
- Optimus—
- Stuntronicsnone
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Optimus—
- Stuntronicsnone
Software
SDK Languages
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
- Stuntronicsneural_network
ROS Support
- Optimusros2 vendor
- Stuntronicsnone
Open API
- OptimusYes
- Stuntronics—
Air-Gap Capable
- Optimus—
- StuntronicsYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- OptimusIP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT
- Stuntronics—
Deployment Maturity
- Optimusprototype
- Stuntronicsprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Optimus$25,000
- StuntronicsContact for quote
Price Tier
- Optimus20-40K
- Stuntronics—
Pricing Model
- Optimuscapex
- Stuntronics—
Delivery Lead Time
- Optimus2 mo
- Stuntronics—
Production Pilots
- Optimus—
- StuntronicsDisney Parks
Applications
- Optimuslogistics, healthcare, domestic use
- Stuntronicsteleoperation, hazardous_env
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 173 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 25.4 kg | 90 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | dynamic walk |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 9 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 68 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 75 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 28 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tesla AI5 chip | internal microcontroller |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | neural_network |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.3 kWh | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | none |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | none |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | neural_network |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | none |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT | — |
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | 2 mo | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | Disney Parks |
| Applications (values differ) | logistics, healthcare, domestic use | teleoperation, hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Stair Climbing, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Optimus and Stuntronics?
Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US. Stuntronics is made by Walt Disney Imagineering.
When were Optimus and Stuntronics launched?
Optimus launched in 2022. Stuntronics launched in 2018.
How do Optimus and Stuntronics compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Optimus scores 69/100. Stuntronics scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Optimus and Stuntronics 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 Stuntronics?
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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About this comparison
Optimus vs Stuntronics 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.