Optimus vs Wanda 2.0
Side-by-side comparison of Optimus (Tesla) and Wanda 2.0 (UniX AI) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OptimusUnited States
- Wanda 2.0China
Year First Available
- Optimus2022
- Wanda 2.02026
Verified Deployments
- Optimus0 Deployments
- Wanda 2.00 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Optimus$25,000
- Wanda 2.0$85,050
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Optimus8 hrs
- Wanda 2.016 hrs
Availability Status
- OptimusACTIVE
- Wanda 2.0ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Optimus173 mm
- Wanda 2.0170 mm
Weight
- Optimus25.4 kg
- Wanda 2.0—
Mobility Type
- Optimusbipedal
- Wanda 2.0bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Optimusfull bipedal
- Wanda 2.0full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Optimus2.2 m/s
- Wanda 2.01.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Optimusrun capable
- Wanda 2.0—
Stair Climbing
- Optimus—
- Wanda 2.0none
Terrain
- Optimusflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Wanda 2.0flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Optimus9 kg
- Wanda 2.012 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Optimus68 kg
- Wanda 2.0—
Total DOF
- Optimus75
- Wanda 2.023
Arm DOF
- Optimus28
- Wanda 2.08
Hand DOF
- Optimus22
- Wanda 2.0—
Arm Reach
- Optimus—
- Wanda 2.098.2 cm
Manipulation Repeatability
- Optimus—
- Wanda 2.0±0.5 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- Optimusfull bimanual
- Wanda 2.0full bimanual
Tool Use
- Optimus—
- Wanda 2.0production validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- OptimusTesla AI5 chip
- Wanda 2.0275 TOPS
Compute Platform
- OptimusTesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer
- Wanda 2.0—
Imitation Learning
- Optimus—
- Wanda 2.0multi task
Teleoperation
- Optimus—
- Wanda 2.0vr_headset
Programming
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
- Wanda 2.0imitation_learning_ui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Optimus8 hrs
- Wanda 2.016 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Optimus2.3 kWh
- Wanda 2.0—
Charging Method
- Optimus—
- Wanda 2.0auto dock
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Optimus—
- Wanda 2.0Yes
Human Detection Method
- Optimus—
- Wanda 2.0multi modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Optimus—
- Wanda 2.0software_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
- Wanda 2.0imitation_learning_ui
ROS Support
- Optimusros2 vendor
- Wanda 2.0No
Open API
- OptimusYes
- Wanda 2.0No
Reliability
IP Rating
- OptimusIP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT
- Wanda 2.0—
Deployment Maturity
- Optimusprototype
- Wanda 2.0production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Optimus$25,000
- Wanda 2.0$85,050
Price Tier
- Optimus20-40K
- Wanda 2.080-150K
Pricing Model
- Optimuscapex
- Wanda 2.0capex
Delivery Lead Time
- Optimus2 mo
- Wanda 2.0—
Applications
- Optimuslogistics, healthcare, domestic use
- Wanda 2.0hospitality, household, property_management, security
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 | $85,050 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 16 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 | — |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 9 kg | 12 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 68 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 75 | 23 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 28 | 8 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 98.2 cm |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination | full bimanual | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tesla AI5 chip | 275 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | imitation_learning_ui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.3 kWh | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | auto dock |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | imitation_learning_ui |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 | $85,050 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | capex |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | 2 mo | — |
| Applications (values differ) | logistics, healthcare, domestic use | hospitality, household, property_management, security |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Charging Time, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, 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 Wanda 2.0?
Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US. Wanda 2.0 is made by UniX AI, based in CN.
When were Optimus and Wanda 2.0 launched?
Optimus launched in 2022. Wanda 2.0 launched in 2026.
How much does Optimus cost compared to Wanda 2.0?
Optimus is listed at $25,000. Wanda 2.0 is listed at $85,050.
How do Optimus and Wanda 2.0 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Optimus scores 69/100. Wanda 2.0 scores 46/100. 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 Wanda 2.0?
Optimus carries up to 68 kg. Wanda 2.0 carries up to 12 kg.
Are Optimus and Wanda 2.0 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 Wanda 2.0?
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 Wanda 2.0 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.