GR-1 vs Optimus Gen 3: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
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Quick Verdict
GR-1 leads in higher payload, while Optimus Gen 3 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, faster speed. Overall, Optimus Gen 3 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
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GR-1 Optimus Gen 3
Specifications
~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025)PriceNo official price or pre-orders; Musk target $20,000–$30,000 at scale. V3 not publicly revealed as of Sep 2026; Fremont lines being installed, first units for internal training (Q2 2026 update). Only confirmed V3 hardware figure: 22-DoF hand, 50 actuators total
165 cmHeight168 cm
55 kgWeight55 kg
40DOF50
50 kgPayload25 kg
1hRuntime9h
1.39 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemComputeTesla AI5 custom SoC
Ecosystem Openness
65
GR-1
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Optimus Gen 3
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
Pros and cons at a glance
GR-1
Pros
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Optimus Gen 3
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Long runtime (9h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 50 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do GR-1 and Optimus Gen 3 compare on price?
GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025). Optimus Gen 3: No official price or pre-orders; Musk target $20,000–$30,000 at scale. V3 not publicly revealed as of Sep 2026; Fremont lines being installed, first units for internal training (Q2 2026 update). Only confirmed V3 hardware figure: 22-DoF hand, 50 actuators total.
Which has higher payload: GR-1 or Optimus Gen 3?
GR-1 rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 25 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is GR-1 or Optimus Gen 3 actually available to buy?
GR-1 has been discontinued. Optimus Gen 3 is in active development without commercial availability. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: GR-1 or Optimus Gen 3?
GR-1 has ROS 1 only; Optimus Gen 3 has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2025