Optimus Gen 2 vs GR-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Tesla vs Fourier Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Optimus Gen 2 leads in longer runtime, faster speed, while GR-1 leads in more DOF, higher payload. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Optimus Gen 2
Tesla
GR-1
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Optimus Gen 2 GR-1
Specifications
$20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP, no external SDK (Aug 2026)Price~$150,000–$170,000
168 cmHeight165 cm
57 kgWeight55 kg
28DOF40
20 kgPayload50 kg
8hRuntime1h
2.2 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Tesla FSD custom SoCComputeNVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystem
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
65
GR-1
Fully proprietary. No public SDK/API. Closed ecosystem.
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
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
GR-1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Optimus Gen 2 and GR-1 compare on price?
Optimus Gen 2: $20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP, no external SDK (Aug 2026). GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000.
Which has higher payload: Optimus Gen 2 or GR-1?
GR-1 rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 20 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Optimus Gen 2 or GR-1 actually available to buy?
Optimus Gen 2 is in active development without commercial availability. GR-1 is shipping to customers. 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: Optimus Gen 2 or GR-1?
Optimus Gen 2 has no ROS support; GR-1 has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2023