Optimus vs Surena 4
Side-by-side comparison of Optimus (Tesla) and Surena 4 (University of Tehran) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OptimusUnited States
- Surena 4Iran
Year First Available
- Optimus2022
- Surena 42019
Verified Deployments
- Optimus0 Deployments
- Surena 40 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Optimus$25,000
- Surena 4Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Optimus8 hrs
- Surena 40.5 hrs
Availability Status
- OptimusACTIVE
- Surena 4ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Optimus173 mm
- Surena 4170 mm
Weight
- Optimus25.4 kg
- Surena 468 kg
Mobility Type
- Optimusbipedal
- Surena 4bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Optimusfull bipedal
- Surena 4full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Optimus2.2 m/s
- Surena 40.7 m/s
Running Capable
- Optimusrun capable
- Surena 4—
Stair Climbing
- Optimus—
- Surena 4Yes
Terrain
- Optimusflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Surena 4flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Optimus9 kg
- Surena 4—
Payload (Peak)
- Optimus68 kg
- Surena 4—
Total DOF
- Optimus75
- Surena 443
Arm DOF
- Optimus28
- Surena 47
Hand DOF
- Optimus22
- Surena 46
Bimanual Coordination
- Optimusfull bimanual
- Surena 4—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- OptimusTesla AI5 chip
- Surena 4FPGA board running control loops at 200 Hz, combined with onboard processors for AI tasks.
Compute Platform
- OptimusTesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer
- Surena 4—
Imitation Learning
- Optimus—
- Surena 4Yes
Programming
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
- Surena 4code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Optimus8 hrs
- Surena 40.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Optimus2.3 kWh
- Surena 4—
Software
SDK Languages
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
- Surena 4Python
ROS Support
- Optimusros2 vendor
- Surena 4Yes
Open API
- OptimusYes
- Surena 4No
Reliability
IP Rating
- OptimusIP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT
- Surena 4—
Deployment Maturity
- Optimusprototype
- Surena 4research
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Optimus$25,000
- Surena 4Contact for quote
Price Tier
- Optimus20-40K
- Surena 4—
Pricing Model
- Optimuscapex
- Surena 4—
Delivery Lead Time
- Optimus2 mo
- Surena 4—
Applications
- Optimuslogistics, healthcare, domestic use
- Surena 4research, education, human-robot interaction
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Iran |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2019 |
| 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 | 0.5 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 | 68 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, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 9 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 68 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 75 | 43 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 28 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 6 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tesla AI5 chip | FPGA board running control loops at 200 Hz, combined with onboard processors for AI tasks. |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.3 kWh | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | research |
| 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 | — |
| Applications (values differ) | logistics, healthcare, domestic use | research, education, human-robot interaction |
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, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, 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 Surena 4?
Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US. Surena 4 is made by University of Tehran, based in IR.
When were Optimus and Surena 4 launched?
Optimus launched in 2022. Surena 4 launched in 2019.
How do Optimus and Surena 4 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Optimus scores 69/100. Surena 4 scores 38/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Optimus and Surena 4 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 Surena 4?
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 Surena 4 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.