The Optimus is a Humanoid robot developed by Tesla (United States), launched 2022, priced at $25,000 USD. Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 173 cm, weight 25.4 kg, mobility bipedal.
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Overview
Optimus is a general-purpose robotic assistant designed to perform tasks that are repetitive, dangerous, or undesirable for humans. Powered by advanced AI systems similar to those used in Tesla's autonomous vehicles, it can walk, climb stairs, lift and carry objects, as well as manipulate items autonomously. The robot features machine learning algorithms for real-time vision, object recognition, and navigation, with AI systems that enable learning and adaptation to improve performance and versatility over time.
Flagship features
- Tesla's Optimus Gen 3 is designed for mass production with a target of 1 million units per year
- The Gen 3 integrates xAI's Grok large language model for voice AI and reasoning
- The robot features 22 degrees of freedom per hand and 8 cameras for 360-degree vision coverage
- Tesla aims for a retail price of $20,000 to $30,000
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
Tesla
Viability
Boston showroom appearance announced
Price
Specifications
Category: Humanoid- Form factor
- full bipedal
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 25.4 kg
- Mobility
- bipedal
- Walking speed
- 2.24 m/s
- Total DOF
- 11
- DOF / arm
- 28
- DOF / hand
- 22
- Payload
- 20 kg
- Lifting capacity
- 68 kg
- Battery
- 8 h
- Charge time
- 4 h
- Hot-swap battery
- No
- Onboard compute
- Tesla AI5 chip
- Sensors
- tactile sensors, actuators
- LiDAR
- No
- F/T sensors
- Yes
- Imitation learning
- Yes
- Bimanual
- Yes
- Stair climbing
- Yes
- Terrain
- flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Programming
- code python,proprietary app
- ROS 1
- No
- API / SDK
- Yes
- Maturity
- prototype
- Environments
- both
- Industries
- manufacturing, logistics
- Price tier
- 20-40K
- Pricing model
- purchase
Company profile
- Founded
- 2003
Detailed specifications
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- Applications
- assembly,product_inspection,sorting,packing,materials_handling,cleaning,organizing,basic_maintenance
- Sub Category
- bipedal
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Max Speed M S
- 2.24
- Company Country
- US
- Additional Information
- - Tesla's Optimus Gen 3 is designed for mass production with a target of 1 million units per year. - The Gen 3 integrates xAI's Grok large language model for voice AI and reasoning. - The robot features 22 degrees of freedom per hand and 8 cameras for 360-degree vision coverage. - Tesla aims for a retail price of $20,000 to $30,000.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
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- Tesla· United Statessource ↗
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Company milestones
- Apr 2026DeploymentBoston showroom appearance announced
- Jan 2026MilestoneTesla says Optimus remains in R&D phase
- 2026LaunchOptimus Gen 3 mass production start at Fremont
- 2026MilestoneGen 3 production start reported
- 2026DeploymentOptimus Gen 3 operating on Tesla Fremont production floor
- 2025DeploymentPlanned internal deployment ramp
- 2025MilestoneTargeted internal production ramp for 2025
- 2024DeploymentInternal factory deployment reported
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In the news
- Ex-Tesla Optimus scientist unveils European humanoid robot startup
Moomoo · Jul 9, 2026
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Electrek · Jul 7, 2026
- Tesla’s Optimus Humanoid Robot Mass Production Nears As Taiwanese Suppliers Gear Up To Provide Components – Report
Wccftech · Jun 22, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Optimus?
- The Optimus is developed by Tesla, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Optimus?
- The Optimus is a Humanoid robot made by Tesla.
- How much does the Optimus cost?
- The Optimus is priced $25,000 USD.
- When was the Optimus launched?
- The Optimus was launched in 2022.
- What are the key specifications of the Optimus?
- Key specifications of the Optimus: form factor full bipedal, height 173 cm, weight 25.4 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed 2.24 m/s.
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