Optimus vs XTRON KUAVO-MY
Side-by-side comparison of Optimus (Tesla) and XTRON KUAVO-MY (Leju Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OptimusUnited States
- XTRON KUAVO-MYChina
Year First Available
- Optimus2022
- XTRON KUAVO-MY2023
Verified Deployments
- Optimus0 Deployments
- XTRON KUAVO-MY0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Optimus$25,000
- XTRON KUAVO-MY$57,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Optimus24 hrs
- XTRON KUAVO-MY—
Availability Status
- OptimusACTIVE
- XTRON KUAVO-MYACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Optimus173 mm
- XTRON KUAVO-MY147 mm
Weight
- Optimus25.4 kg
- XTRON KUAVO-MY45 kg
Mobility Type
- Optimusbipedal
- XTRON KUAVO-MYbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Optimusfull bipedal
- XTRON KUAVO-MYfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Optimus2.2 m/s
- XTRON KUAVO-MY1.3 m/s
Running Capable
- Optimusrun capable
- XTRON KUAVO-MY—
Stair Climbing
- Optimusnone
- XTRON KUAVO-MYNo
Terrain
- Optimusflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- XTRON KUAVO-MYsand, grass
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Optimus9 kg
- XTRON KUAVO-MY25 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Optimus68 kg
- XTRON KUAVO-MY—
Total DOF
- Optimus75
- XTRON KUAVO-MY26
Arm DOF
- Optimus7
- XTRON KUAVO-MY14
Hand DOF
- Optimus22
- XTRON KUAVO-MY6
Bimanual Coordination
- Optimusfull bimanual
- XTRON KUAVO-MYNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- OptimusTesla AI5 chip
- XTRON KUAVO-MYKaihongOS on an embedded computing platform
Compute Platform
- OptimusTesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer
- XTRON KUAVO-MY—
VLM Capable
- Optimus—
- XTRON KUAVO-MYNo
Foundation Models
- OptimusGrok
- XTRON KUAVO-MY—
Imitation Learning
- Optimuslearn from watching videos
- XTRON KUAVO-MYYes
Programming
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
- XTRON KUAVO-MYOpen-source motion controller
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Optimus8 hrs
- XTRON KUAVO-MY—
Battery Capacity
- Optimus2.3 kWh
- XTRON KUAVO-MY—
Battery Swap
- OptimusNo
- XTRON KUAVO-MYNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Optimuscode_python, proprietary_app
- XTRON KUAVO-MYPython
ROS Support
- Optimusros2 vendor
- XTRON KUAVO-MYNo
Open API
- OptimusYes
- XTRON KUAVO-MYYes
Air-Gap Capable
- OptimusNo
- XTRON KUAVO-MY—
Reliability
IP Rating
- OptimusIP68 FOREARM TO HANDS & FOOT
- XTRON KUAVO-MY—
Deployment Maturity
- Optimusprototype
- XTRON KUAVO-MYprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Optimus$25,000
- XTRON KUAVO-MY$57,000
Price Tier
- Optimus20-40K
- XTRON KUAVO-MY40-80K
Pricing Model
- Optimuscapex
- XTRON KUAVO-MYpurchase
Delivery Lead Time
- Optimus2 mo
- XTRON KUAVO-MY—
Applications
- Optimuslogistics, healthcare, domestic use
- XTRON KUAVO-MYresearch, data collection, interaction tasks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 | $57,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 24 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 173 mm | 147 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 25.4 kg | 45 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | 1.3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | sand, grass |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 9 kg | 25 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 68 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 75 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 14 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 6 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tesla AI5 chip | KaihongOS on an embedded computing platform |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Grok | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | learn from watching videos | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | Open-source motion controller |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.3 kWh | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| 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 | $57,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | 2 mo | — |
| Applications (values differ) | logistics, healthcare, domestic use | research, data collection, interaction tasks |
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, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Optimus and XTRON KUAVO-MY?
Optimus is made by Tesla, based in US. XTRON KUAVO-MY is made by Leju Robotics, based in CN.
When were Optimus and XTRON KUAVO-MY launched?
Optimus launched in 2022. XTRON KUAVO-MY launched in 2023.
How much does Optimus cost compared to XTRON KUAVO-MY?
Optimus is listed at $25,000. XTRON KUAVO-MY is listed at $57,000.
How do Optimus and XTRON KUAVO-MY compare on the Robolist Index?
Optimus scores 100/100. XTRON KUAVO-MY scores 49/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Optimus and XTRON KUAVO-MY?
Optimus carries up to 68 kg. XTRON KUAVO-MY carries up to 25 kg.
Are Optimus and XTRON KUAVO-MY 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 XTRON KUAVO-MY?
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 XTRON KUAVO-MY 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 Index is calculated.