Optimus Gen 2 vs G1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Tesla vs Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Optimus Gen 2 leads in higher payload, while G1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime. Overall, G1 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
Optimus Gen 2
Tesla
G1
Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics)
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Optimus Gen 2 G1
Specifications
$20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP, no external SDK (Aug 2026)Price$87,000
168 cmHeight173 cm
57 kgWeight85 kg
28DOF47
20 kgPayload10 kg
8hRuntime10h
2.2 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
Tesla FSD custom SoCComputeNVIDIA AGX Orin (275 TOPS)
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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G1
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
G1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (10h per charge) for full-shift operation
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 47 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Optimus Gen 2 and G1 compare on price?
Optimus Gen 2: $20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP, no external SDK (Aug 2026). G1: $87,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: Optimus Gen 2 or G1?
Optimus Gen 2 rates a higher payload at 20 kg vs 10 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 G1 actually available to buy?
Optimus Gen 2 is in active development without commercial availability. G1 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.
Does Optimus Gen 2 or G1 use LiDAR?
G1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Optimus Gen 2 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025