Optimus Gen 2 vs Optimus Gen 3: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
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Quick Verdict
Optimus Gen 3 leads in more DOF, higher payload, longer runtime, faster speed. Overall, Optimus Gen 3 has an edge in 4 out of 4 compared categories.
Optimus Gen 2
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Optimus Gen 3
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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)PriceNo official price or pre-orders; Musk target $20,000–$30,000 at scale. V3 not publicly revealed as of Sep 2026; Fremont lines being installed, first units for internal training (Q2 2026 update). Only confirmed V3 hardware figure: 22-DoF hand, 50 actuators total
168 cmHeight168 cm
57 kgWeight55 kg
28DOF50
20 kgPayload25 kg
8hRuntime9h
2.2 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Tesla FSD custom SoCComputeTesla AI5 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
5
Optimus Gen 2
/100
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Optimus Gen 3
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
Optimus Gen 3
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Long runtime (9h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 50 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
Frequently asked questions
How do Optimus Gen 2 and Optimus Gen 3 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). Optimus Gen 3: No official price or pre-orders; Musk target $20,000–$30,000 at scale. V3 not publicly revealed as of Sep 2026; Fremont lines being installed, first units for internal training (Q2 2026 update). Only confirmed V3 hardware figure: 22-DoF hand, 50 actuators total.
Which has higher payload: Optimus Gen 2 or Optimus Gen 3?
Optimus Gen 3 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: 2025
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