The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is a Humanoid robot developed by Tesla (United States), launched 2023, listed at $30,000 USD (unverified). Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 173 cm, weight 57 kg, mobility bipedal.
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Overview
The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is a humanoid robot designed for factory automation, featuring advanced capabilities such as 28+ degrees of freedom and the ability to carry payloads up to 20 kg. Initially deployed in Tesla's Fremont and Austin factories, it performs tasks like battery sorting and quality inspection while being designed for future consumer applications.
Flagship features
- Uses Tesla's FSD neural network for real-time object recognition and path planning
- Features tactile sensors in the fingertips for handling fragile objects
- Currently deployed in Tesla’s Fremont and Austin Gigafactories
- External sales targeted for late 2026
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Boston showroom appearance announced
Price
Unverified — no source on record
Specifications
Category: Humanoid- Form factor
- full bipedal
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 57 kg
- Mobility
- bipedal
- Walking speed
- 2.22 m/s
- Total DOF
- 28
- DOF / arm
- 22
- DOF / hand
- 22
- Payload
- 20 kg
- Lifting capacity
- 20 kg
- Battery
- ~5 h
- Hot-swap battery
- No
- Onboard compute
- Tesla FSD neural network
- Sensors
- cameras, IMU, force/torque sensors
- LiDAR
- No
- F/T sensors
- Yes
- AI runtime
- On-device
- VLM on-board
- No
- Imitation learning
- Yes
- Bimanual
- Yes
- Stair climbing
- No
- Terrain
- flat_indoor
- Programming
- code python,teleoperation
- ROS 1
- No
- ROS 2
- No
- API / SDK
- No
- SDK languages
- Python
- Maturity
- production pilot
- Environments
- indoor
- Industries
- manufacturing, logistics
- Price tier
- 20-40K
- Pricing model
- purchase
Company profile
- Founded
- 2003
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 28
Other10
- Height Mm
- 1730
- Applications
- unsafe repetitive or boring tasks
- Sub Category
- full_bipedal
- Company Country
- USA
- Additional Information
- - Uses Tesla's FSD neural network for real-time object recognition and path planning. - Features tactile sensors in the fingertips for handling fragile objects. - Currently deployed in Tesla’s Fremont and Austin Gigafactories. - External sales targeted for late 2026.
- Estimated Overall Mass
- 57 kg (125 lbs)
- Estimated Price Initial
- ~$30,000
- Degrees Of Freedom Hands
- 22
- Target Production Capacity
- 1 million units annually
- Current Deployment Location
- Fremont and Austin factories
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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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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
- The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is developed by Tesla, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
- The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is a Humanoid robot made by Tesla.
- How much does the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 cost?
- The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 is listed at $30,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Tesla — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 launched?
- The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 was launched in 2023.
- What are the key specifications of the Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
- Key specifications of the Tesla Optimus Gen 2: form factor full bipedal, height 173 cm, weight 57 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed 2.22 m/s.
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