Optimus Gen 2 vs NEO: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Tesla vs 1X Technologies — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Verdict rapide
Optimus Gen 2 leads in longer runtime, faster speed, while NEO leads in more DOF, higher payload. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Optimus Gen 2
Tesla
NEO
1X Technologies
Superposition ADN
Optimus Gen 2 NEO
Caractéristiques
$20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP, no external SDK (Aug 2026)Prix$20,000
168 cmTaille168 cm
57 kgPoids30 kg
28DDL75
20 kgCharge utile25 kg
8hAutonomie4h
2.2 m/sVitesse1.4 m/s
OuiEscaliersOui
NonLiDARNon
Tesla FSD custom SoCCalculProprietary (World Model AI onboard)
Capacités de tâches
✓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✓
Ouverture de l'écosystème
5
Optimus Gen 2
/100
10
NEO
Fully proprietary. No public SDK/API. Closed ecosystem.
Proprietary World Model AI. No public SDK.
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
NEO
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 75 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 NEO compare on price?
Optimus Gen 2: $20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP, no external SDK (Aug 2026). NEO: $20,000. 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 NEO?
NEO 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.
Is Optimus Gen 2 or NEO actually available to buy?
Optimus Gen 2 is in active development without commercial availability. NEO 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.
Dernière mise à jour: 2026
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