Quick Verdict
Pepper leads in longer runtime, while Optimus Gen 2 leads in more DOF, faster speed. Overall, Optimus Gen 2 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
Pepper
SoftBank Robotics / Aldebaran
Optimus Gen 2
Tesla
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Pepper Optimus Gen 2
Specifications
$32,000Price~$20,000 target (consumer, long-term)
120 cmHeight168 cm
28 kgWeight57 kg
20DOF28
—Payload20 kg
12hRuntime8h
0.83 m/sSpeed2.2 m/s
NoStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Intel Atom Z530ComputeTesla FSD custom SoC
Task Capabilities
?Pick up a box from shelf✓
?Open a door handle◔
?Pour liquid into cup◔
?Use a power tool◔
?Type on keyboard✕
?Climb stairs with load✓
?Walk on uneven terrain◔
?Run (>3 m/s)✕
?Crouch under obstacle◔
?Navigate in crowd◔
?Recognize & locate objects✓
?Respond to voice commands◔
?Detect humans nearby✓
?Work 8-hour shift✓
?Hot-swap battery✕
?Operate 24/7 (with charging)◔
?Work in rain (IP65+)✕
?Work below 0°C?
?Work in dusty environment?
?Work safely alongside humans◔
Ecosystem Openness
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Pepper
/100
5
Optimus Gen 2
Fully proprietary. No public SDK/API. Closed ecosystem.
Last updated: 2022