Optimus Gen 2 vs Apollo: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Tesla vs Apptronik — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Optimus Gen 2 leads in longer runtime, while Apollo leads in higher payload. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Optimus Gen 2
Tesla
Apollo
Apptronik
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Optimus Gen 2 Apollo
Specifications
$20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP, no external SDK (Aug 2026)PriceTarget <$50,000 at scale
168 cmHeight173 cm
57 kgWeight72.6 kg
28DOF—
20 kgPayload25 kg
8hRuntime4h
2.2 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Tesla FSD custom SoCComputeGoogle DeepMind Gemini integration
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
5
Optimus Gen 2
/100
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Apollo
Fully proprietary. No public SDK/API. Closed ecosystem.
Pros and cons at a glance
Optimus Gen 2
Pros
- Long runtime (8h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 28 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
Apollo
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
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 Optimus Gen 2 and Apollo compare on price?
Optimus Gen 2: $20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP, no external SDK (Aug 2026). Apollo: Target <$50,000 at scale.
Which has higher payload: Optimus Gen 2 or Apollo?
Apollo rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 20 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Last updated: 2023