Tesla vs Kepler Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Optimus Gen 2 leads in higher payload, while Forerunner K2 leads in more DOF. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.

Tesla

Kepler Robotics
5
Optimus Gen 2
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Forerunner K2
Fully proprietary. No public SDK/API. Closed ecosystem.
Optimus Gen 2: $20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP, no external SDK (Aug 2026). Forerunner K2: $34,800. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Optimus Gen 2 rates a higher payload at 20 kg vs 15 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Optimus Gen 2 is in active development without commercial availability. Forerunner K2 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.
最終更新: 2025