Tesla Optimus Gen 2 vs Wanda 2.0
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla Optimus Gen 2 (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
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2United States
- Wanda 2.0China
Year First Available
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22023
- Wanda 2.02026
Verified Deployments
- Tesla Optimus Gen 20 Deployments
- Wanda 2.00 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
- Wanda 2.0$85,050
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
- Wanda 2.016 hrs
Availability Status
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2ACTIVE
- Wanda 2.0ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Tesla Optimus Gen 257 kg
- Wanda 2.0—
Height
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2173 mm
- Wanda 2.0170 mm
Mobility Type
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2bipedal
- Wanda 2.0bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2full bipedal
- Wanda 2.0full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.2 m/s
- Wanda 2.01.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
- Wanda 2.0none
Terrain
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2flat_indoor
- Wanda 2.0flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220 kg
- Wanda 2.012 kg
Total DOF
- Tesla Optimus Gen 228
- Wanda 2.023
Arm DOF
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
- Wanda 2.08
Hand DOF
- Tesla Optimus Gen 222
- Wanda 2.0—
Arm Reach
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
- Wanda 2.098.2 cm
Manipulation Repeatability
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2—
- Wanda 2.0±0.5 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2coordinated planning
- Wanda 2.0full bimanual
Tool Use
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vendor demo
- Wanda 2.0production validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla FSD neural network
- Wanda 2.0275 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla AI (Neural Networks)
- Wanda 2.0—
VLM Capable
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
- Wanda 2.0—
Imitation Learning
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2multi task
- Wanda 2.0multi task
Teleoperation
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2joystick
- Wanda 2.0vr_headset
Programming
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2code_python, teleoperation
- Wanda 2.0imitation_learning_ui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Tesla Optimus Gen 28 hrs
- Wanda 2.016 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Tesla Optimus Gen 22.3 kWh
- Wanda 2.0—
Charging Method
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2auto dock
- Wanda 2.0auto dock
Battery Swap
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
- Wanda 2.0—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
- Wanda 2.0Yes
Fall Recovery
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Yes
- Wanda 2.0—
Human Detection Method
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2vision human
- Wanda 2.0multi modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2software_defined
- Wanda 2.0software_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Python
- Wanda 2.0imitation_learning_ui
ROS Support
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2No
- Wanda 2.0No
Open API
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2closed
- Wanda 2.0No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2production pilot
- Wanda 2.0production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2$30,000
- Wanda 2.0$85,050
Price Tier
- Tesla Optimus Gen 220-40K
- Wanda 2.080-150K
Pricing Model
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2capex
- Wanda 2.0capex
Production Pilots
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin
- Wanda 2.0—
Applications
- Tesla Optimus Gen 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport
- Wanda 2.0hospitality, household, property_management, security
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 | $85,050 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 57 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 | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 12 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 23 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 22 | 8 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 98.2 cm |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tesla FSD neural network | 275 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Tesla AI (Neural Networks) | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning | multi task | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | imitation_learning_ui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.3 kWh | — |
| Charging Method | auto dock | auto dock |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans | software_defined | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | imitation_learning_ui |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | closed | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | production pilot | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 | $85,050 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | capex |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Tesla Fremont, Tesla Austin | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport | hospitality, household, property_management, security |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Tesla Optimus Gen 2 and Wanda 2.0?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is made by Tesla, based in US. Wanda 2.0 is made by UniX AI, based in CN.
When were Tesla Optimus Gen 2 and Wanda 2.0 launched?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched in 2023. Wanda 2.0 launched in 2026.
How much does Tesla Optimus Gen 2 cost compared to Wanda 2.0?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is listed at $30,000. Wanda 2.0 is listed at $85,050.
How do Tesla Optimus Gen 2 and Wanda 2.0 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 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 Tesla Optimus Gen 2 and Wanda 2.0?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 carries up to 20 kg. Wanda 2.0 carries up to 12 kg.
Are Tesla Optimus Gen 2 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 Tesla Optimus Gen 2 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
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 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.