Side-by-side comparison of Optimus (Tesla) and 钛虎 Ti5 robot (钛虎科技) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Manufacturer Country

Year First Available

Verified Deployments

Price Range (USD)

Battery / Shift Runtime

Availability Status

Height

Weight

Mobility Type

Humanoid Subtype

Walking Speed

Running Capable

Terrain

Payload

Payload (Peak)

Total DOF

Arm DOF

Hand DOF

Arm Reach

Grip Strength

Bimanual Coordination

Onboard Compute

Compute Platform

Programming

Runtime

Battery Capacity

SDK Languages

ROS Support

Open API

IP Rating

Deployment Maturity

Price (USD)

Price Tier

Pricing Model

Delivery Lead Time

Applications

| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 | Contact for quote |
| 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 | 200 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 25.4 kg | 0.5 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 | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 9 kg | 20 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 68 kg | 40 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 75 | 6 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 28 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 200 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 12 N |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tesla AI5 chip | High Computing Power Controller |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.3 kWh | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | — |
| 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 | commercial |
| 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 | education, consumer |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Stair Climbing, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, 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
Frequently asked
Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US. 钛虎 Ti5 robot is made by 钛虎科技, based in CN.
Optimus launched in 2022. 钛虎 Ti5 robot launched in 2025.
Optimus scores 69/100. 钛虎 Ti5 robot scores 31/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Optimus carries up to 68 kg. 钛虎 Ti5 robot carries up to 40 kg.
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
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.
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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Optimus vs 钛虎 Ti5 robot 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.