Quick Verdict
Optimus Gen 2 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, while H1 leads in faster speed. Overall, Optimus Gen 2 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
Optimus Gen 2
Tesla
H1
Unitree Robotics
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Optimus Gen 2 H1
Specifications
~$20,000 target (consumer, long-term)Price$90,000
168 cmHeight180 cm
57 kgWeight47 kg
28DOF20
20 kgPayload—
8hRuntime2h
2.2 m/sSpeed3.3 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
Tesla FSD custom SoCComputeIntel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
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
80
H1
Fully proprietary. No public SDK/API. Closed ecosystem.
Same SDK2 ecosystem as G1. Strong academic adoption.
Last updated: 2023