Optimus Gen 2 vs ASIMO: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2022)
Tesla vs Honda — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Optimus Gen 2 leads in higher payload, longer runtime, while ASIMO leads in more DOF, faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Optimus Gen 2
Tesla
ASIMO
Honda
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Optimus Gen 2 ASIMO
Specifications
$20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP. Optimus V3 not unveiled as of Sep 2026; Fremont line being installed, production expected later in 2026 (Q2 2026 update)PriceNever sold commercially; program ended 2022. Honda's follow-on R&D is the teleoperated Avatar Robot with a 16-joint multi-fingered hand (Humanoids Summit Tokyo, May 2026)
168 cmHeight130 cm
57 kgWeight48 kg
28DOF57
20 kgPayload1 kg
8hRuntime1h
2.2 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Tesla FSD custom SoCComputeProprietary Honda embedded systems
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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ASIMO
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
ASIMO
Pros
- 57 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Optimus Gen 2 and ASIMO compare on price?
Optimus Gen 2: $20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP. Optimus V3 not unveiled as of Sep 2026; Fremont line being installed, production expected later in 2026 (Q2 2026 update). ASIMO: Never sold commercially; program ended 2022. Honda's follow-on R&D is the teleoperated Avatar Robot with a 16-joint multi-fingered hand (Humanoids Summit Tokyo, May 2026).
Which has higher payload: Optimus Gen 2 or ASIMO?
Optimus Gen 2 rates a higher payload at 20 kg vs 1 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 ASIMO actually available to buy?
Optimus Gen 2 is in active development without commercial availability. ASIMO has been discontinued. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Last updated: 2022
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