Q5 vs Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Side-by-side comparison of Q5 (Robotera) and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 (Tesla) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Q5China
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2United States
Year First Available
- Q52025
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22023
Verified Deployments
- Q50 Deployments
- Tesla Optimus Gen 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Q5$55,833
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Q54 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Availability Status
- Q5ACTIVE
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Q570 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 257 kg
Height
- Q5165 mm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2173 mm
Mobility Type
- Q5bipedal
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Q5full bipedal
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Q51.5 m/s
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.2 m/s
Running Capable
- Q5run capable
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Stair Climbing
- Q5production ready
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Terrain
- Q5flat_indoor
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Q53 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Q510 kg
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Total DOF
- Q544
- Tesla Optimus Gen 228
Arm DOF
- Q57
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
Hand DOF
- Q511
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
Arm Reach
- Q580 cm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Grip Strength
- Q520 N
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Manipulation Repeatability
- Q5±0.5 mm
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Bimanual Coordination
- Q5coordinated planning
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2coordinated planning
Tool Use
- Q5vendor demo
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Q5275 TOPS
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla FSD neural network
Compute Platform
- Q5NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla AI (Neural Networks)
VLM Capable
- Q5none
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Imitation Learning
- Q5multi task
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2multi task
Teleoperation
- Q5vr_headset, glove_based
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2joystick
Programming
- Q5AI-powered voice system
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2code_python, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Q54 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Q51.5 kWh
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.3 kWh
Charging Time
- Q51.5 hrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Charging Method
- Q5auto dock
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2auto dock
Battery Swap
- Q5Yes
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Avg Power Consumption
- Q5300 W
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Q5Yes
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
Fall Recovery
- Q5Yes
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
Fall Detection Response
- Q5100 ms
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Emergency Stops
- Q52
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Human Detection Method
- Q5vision human
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vision human
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Q5ssm_equivalent
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2software_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Q5Python, C++, ROS2
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Python
ROS Support
- Q5ros2 vendor
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
Simulation Platforms
- Q5NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Open API
- Q5open rest websocket
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2closed
Air-Gap Capable
- Q5Yes
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Reliability
Task Success Rate
- Q595 %
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Deployment Maturity
- Q5commercial
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2production pilot
IP Rating
- Q5IP54
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Noise Level
- Q560 dB
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Q5$55,833
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
Price Tier
- Q540-80K
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220-40K
Pricing Model
- Q5capex
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2capex
Developer Unit Price
- Q5$79,900
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Delivery Lead Time
- Q53 mo
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Warranty
- Q51 yrs
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
Production Pilots
- Q5BMW Spartanburg, GXO Logistics
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin
Applications
- Q5hospitality, eldercare_assistance, education
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $55,833 | $30,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 70 kg | 57 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 173 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 2.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 20 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 44 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 22 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 11 | 22 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 80 cm | — |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 20 N | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | coordinated planning | coordinated planning |
| Tool Use | vendor demo | vendor demo |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 275 TOPS | Tesla FSD neural network |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin | Tesla AI (Neural Networks) |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Imitation Learning | multi task | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset, glove_based | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | AI-powered voice system | code_python, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.5 kWh | 2.3 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Charging Method | auto dock | auto dock |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | 300 W | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Detection Response (values differ) | 100 ms | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Human Detection Method | vision human | vision human |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | ssm_equivalent | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest websocket | closed |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Task Success Rate (values differ) | 95 % | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Noise Level (values differ) | 60 dB | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $55,833 | $30,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | $79,900 | — |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | 3 mo | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | BMW Spartanburg, GXO Logistics | Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance, education | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Q5 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Q5 is made by Robotera, based in CN. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is made by Tesla, based in US.
When were Q5 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched?
Q5 launched in 2025. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched in 2023.
How much does Q5 cost compared to Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Q5 is listed at $55,833. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is listed at $30,000.
How do Q5 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Q5 scores 44/100. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 scores 69/100. 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 Q5 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Q5 carries up to 10 kg. Tesla Optimus Gen 2 carries up to 20 kg.
Are Q5 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2 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 Q5 and Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
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
Q5 vs Tesla Optimus Gen 2 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.