Tesla Optimus Gen 2 vs Tien Kung
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla Optimus Gen 2 (Tesla) and Tien Kung (X-Humanoid) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2United States
- Tien KungChina
Year First Available
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22023
- Tien Kung2025
Verified Deployments
- Tesla Optimus Gen 20 Deployments
- Tien Kung0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
- Tien Kung$41,200
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
- Tien Kung3.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2ACTIVE
- Tien KungACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Tesla Optimus Gen 257 kg
- Tien Kung73 kg
Height
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2173 mm
- Tien Kung170 mm
Mobility Type
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2bipedal
- Tien Kungbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2full bipedal
- Tien Kungfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.2 m/s
- Tien Kung3.3 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
- Tien KungYes
Terrain
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2flat_indoor
- Tien Kungstairs, slopes, sand, snow, uneven terrain
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220 kg
- Tien Kung6 kg
Total DOF
- Tesla Optimus Gen 228
- Tien Kung20
Arm DOF
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
- Tien Kung7
Hand DOF
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
- Tien Kung6
Bimanual Coordination
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2coordinated planning
- Tien Kung—
Tool Use
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vendor demo
- Tien Kung—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla FSD neural network
- Tien KungNvidia Jetson Orin
Compute Platform
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla AI (Neural Networks)
- Tien Kung—
VLM Capable
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
- Tien Kung—
Imitation Learning
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2multi task
- Tien Kung—
Teleoperation
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2joystick
- Tien Kung—
Programming
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2code_python, teleoperation
- Tien KungHui Si Kai Wu AI platform
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
- Tien Kung3.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.3 kWh
- Tien Kung—
Charging Method
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2auto dock
- Tien Kung—
Battery Swap
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
- Tien Kung—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
- Tien Kung—
Fall Recovery
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
- Tien Kung—
Human Detection Method
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vision human
- Tien Kung—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2software_defined
- Tien Kung—
Software
SDK Languages
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Python
- Tien Kunglow-code
ROS Support
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
- Tien KungYes
Open API
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2closed
- Tien KungYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2production pilot
- Tien Kungresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
- Tien Kung$41,200
Price Tier
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220-40K
- Tien Kungunder_50k
Pricing Model
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2capex
- Tien Kungoutright purchase
Production Pilots
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin
- Tien Kung—
Applications
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport
- Tien Kungresearch, hazardous_env, industrial automation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 | $41,200 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 3.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 57 kg | 73 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 173 mm | 170 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | 3.3 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | stairs, slopes, sand, snow, uneven terrain |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 20 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 22 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 6 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tesla FSD neural network | Nvidia Jetson Orin |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Tesla AI (Neural Networks) | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | Hui Si Kai Wu AI platform |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 3.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.3 kWh | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | auto dock | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | software_defined | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | low-code |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | closed | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 | $41,200 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | under_50k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | outright purchase |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport | research, hazardous_env, industrial automation |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Tesla Optimus Gen 2 and Tien Kung?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is made by Tesla, based in US. Tien Kung is made by X-Humanoid, based in CN.
When were Tesla Optimus Gen 2 and Tien Kung launched?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched in 2023. Tien Kung launched in 2025.
How much does Tesla Optimus Gen 2 cost compared to Tien Kung?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is listed at $30,000. Tien Kung is listed at $41,200.
How do Tesla Optimus Gen 2 and Tien Kung compare on the Robo Index?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 scores 100/100. Tien Kung scores 66/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Tesla Optimus Gen 2 and Tien Kung?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 carries up to 20 kg. Tien Kung carries up to 6 kg.
Are Tesla Optimus Gen 2 and Tien Kung 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 Tesla Optimus Gen 2 and Tien Kung?
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
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 vs Tien Kung 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 Robo Index is calculated.