# Tesla Optimus

**Manufacturer:** Tesla

**Canonical page:** https://humanoidsdirectory.com/robots/tesla-optimus
**Markdown mirror:** https://humanoidsdirectory.com/robots/tesla-optimus.md

> Specs shown when published by manufacturers or partners. Fields marked “Not available” have no verified public data yet.

## Overview

Tesla Optimus (also called Tesla Bot) is a general-purpose bipedal humanoid under development by Tesla. Public design targets commonly cited from Tesla presentations include about 173 cm height, about 57 kg mass, and roughly 20 kg carrying payload, with walking speeds on the order of 5 mph (about 8 km/h) in reported demos and briefings. Control and perception lean on Tesla’s camera-based neural network approach related to Full Self-Driving. Gen 2 improved mass, motion, and hand capability versus early prototypes; subsequent hand work points toward much higher finger DoF for fine manipulation. As of 2026, Tesla has been preparing production capacity (including Fremont) with early units aimed at internal use and learning; Optimus is not a publicly purchasable retail product, and the often-quoted $20,000–$30,000 figure is a long-term scale target rather than a current MSRP.

## Categories

- manufacturing
- industrial
- general
- home

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | General-purpose humanoid |
| Platform | bipedal |
| Country | United States |
| Status | In development |
| Release status | Pilot / internal production ramp; not publicly sold |
| Available to buy | Not available |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | ~57 kg (125 lb) for the widely cited Gen 2 design target; Gen 1 prototypes were heavier |
| Payload | 20.00 kg |
| Runtime | 8.00 h |
| Degrees of freedom | 28 |
| Price | Target ~$20,000–$30,000 at scale (not a current retail price) |

## Pricing & commercial

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price | Target ~$20,000–$30,000 at scale (not a current retail price) |
| Currency | USD |
| Available to buy | Not available |
| Purchase status | Not available |
| Ships to | Not available |
| Commercial model | Not publicly sold; future volume target discussed by Tesla leadership |
| Lease options | Contact the manufacturer about purchase or lease options |
| Leasing notes | Not available |
| Lead time | Contact the manufacturer or an authorized distributor for current lead times (varies by region and configuration). |
| Minimum order quantity | Not available |
| Purchase notes | Not publicly for sale. No official consumer order page. Limited internal Tesla deployment / testing. Do not treat third-party “buy Optimus” pages as official Tesla sales channels. |
| Availability notes | As of 2026: early production focused on Tesla factories (Fremont line install / conversion). Limited external availability has been discussed for later timelines; no public retail purchase or official list price. Long-term consumer availability has been targeted around end of 2027 in public comments—subject to change. |

## Applications

Factory material handling and sorting; manufacturing assist; logistics-style tasks; longer-term household and service tasks (roadmap, not a current consumer product)

## Highlights

- Humanoid form factor designed around human tools and spaces
- AI approach tied to Tesla vision / FSD-style neural nets
- Custom actuators and vertical integration for scale manufacturing
- Long-term price target well below typical industrial humanoids—if volume is achieved
- Hands are a major Gen 3 focus (higher DoF / tactile control)

## Capabilities

- bipedal_walking
- sorting
- balance and locomotion
- fine_manipulation
- navigation
- factory task assist

## Performance snapshot

Editorial summary based on publicly available manufacturer specs and demos when provided. Not independent lab tests. Always confirm details with the manufacturer.

No performance scores published for this robot yet.

## Media

**Primary image:** https://humanoidsdirectory.com/images/tesla-optimus/oip-1.webp

### Gallery

- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Govq1RNW8AATa5D.jpg
- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HFt20v-b0AAlOo6.jpg
- https://humanoidsdirectory.com/images/tesla-optimus/oip.webp

### Videos

- https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2036665153778000143
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrNcXgoFv20
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqIbLwIm_Qk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiQkeWOFwmk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jHCsY8MnmQ
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpraXaw7dyc

## Use cases

- Automotive factory assist
- Repetitive material handling
- Dangerous or dull industrial tasks
- Future domestic assistance (stated ambition)

## Models

Tesla Optimus Gen 3

Compare configurations: https://humanoidsdirectory.com/model-compare.php?slug=tesla-optimus

## Notes

Specs vary by generation and source. Prefer Tesla event slides, earnings commentary, and primary demos over third-party spec databases. Do not treat $20k–$30k as a buy-now price. Gen 3 naming is used inconsistently in media (full body redesign vs hands-focused upgrades).

## Full specifications

Complete public field list for this robot. Values marked “Not available” have no verified public data yet.

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Company | Tesla |
| Generation | Gen 2 platform (Gen 3 hands / production-intent in development) |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Announced | 2021-08-19 |
| Type | General-purpose humanoid |
| Platform | bipedal |
| Category | manufacturing |
| Country | United States |
| Status | In development |
| Release status | Pilot / internal production ramp; not publicly sold |
| Availability | Not available |
| Available to buy | Not available |
| Purchase status | Not available |
| Ships to | Not available |
| Primary function | General-purpose physical work—especially repetitive, dangerous, or boring tasks |
| Applications | Factory material handling and sorting; manufacturing assist; logistics-style tasks; longer-term household and service tasks (roadmap, not a current consumer product) |
| Target users | Initially Tesla internal operations; future enterprise and consumer use discussed by Tesla |
| Commercial model | Not publicly sold; future volume target discussed by Tesla leadership |
| Availability notes | As of 2026: early production focused on Tesla factories (Fremont line install / conversion). Limited external availability has been discussed for later timelines; no public retail purchase or official list price. Long-term consumer availability has been targeted around end of 2027 in public comments—subject to change. |
| Headquarters city | Not available |
| Price | Target ~$20,000–$30,000 at scale (not a current retail price) |
| Currency | USD |
| Leasing notes | Not available |
| Purchase notes | Not publicly for sale. No official consumer order page. Limited internal Tesla deployment / testing. Do not treat third-party “buy Optimus” pages as official Tesla sales channels. |
| Lease options | Contact the manufacturer about purchase or lease options |
| Lead time | Contact the manufacturer or an authorized distributor for current lead times (varies by region and configuration). |
| Minimum order quantity | Not available |
| Public funding (USD) | Not available |
| Offer type | Not available |
| Offer title | Not available |
| Offer description | Not available |
| Offer code | Not available |
| Offer URL | Not available |
| Offer starts | Not available |
| Offer ends | Not available |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Width | Not available |
| Depth | Not available |
| Reach | Not available |
| Arm span | Not available |
| Dimensions notes | Not available |
| Weight | ~57 kg (125 lb) for the widely cited Gen 2 design target; Gen 1 prototypes were heavier |
| Speed | 8.00 |
| Walking speed | 8.00 |
| Max speed | 8.00 |
| Climb angle | Not available |
| Stair capable | Not available |
| Max slope | Not available |
| Navigation accuracy | Not available |
| Strength | 20.00 |
| Peak torque | Not available |
| Payload | 20.00 kg |
| Arm payload | Not available |
| Max payload | 20.00 kg |
| Grip force | Not available |
| Repeatability | Not available |
| Degrees of freedom | 28 |
| Hand degrees of freedom | 22 |
| Arm degrees of freedom | Not available |
| Leg degrees of freedom | Not available |
| Waist degrees of freedom | Not available |
| Neck / head degrees of freedom | Not available |
| Hand type | Not available |
| Finger count | Not available |
| Battery | Not available |
| Runtime | 8.00 h |
| Battery capacity | 2.3 kWh (widely reported torso pack) |
| Charging | Not available |
| Charge time | Not available |
| Battery hot-swap | Not available |
| Tether option | Not available |
| Typical power | Not available |
| Peak power | Not available |
| Actuator type | Custom Tesla rotary and linear actuators (incl. high force-density linear designs) |
| Compute | Tesla custom compute derived from Full Self-Driving (FSD) stack; AI5 discussed for future onboard capability |
| Compute detail | Not available |
| Sensors | Tesla Vision (multi-camera); joint force/torque sensing; hand tactile sensing; IMU |
| Camera setup | Not available |
| Lidar | Not available |
| Inertial measurement unit | Not available |
| Microphone array | Not available |
| Tactile sensors | Not available |
| Force / torque sensors | Not available |
| Connectivity | Fleet/network connectivity discussed for updates and monitoring (Wi-Fi / cellular class connectivity in reporting) |
| OS / software | Neural-network control related to Tesla vehicle autonomy stack; task learning via demonstration and simulation reported in demos |
| Software and ROS support | Not available |
| Robot Operating System support | Not available |
| Programming languages / APIs | Not available |
| Simulation support | Not available |
| Open source | Not available |
| Teleoperation | Not available |
| Onboard language model / speech | Not available |
| End effector | Dexterous multi-finger hands (Gen 2: 11 DoF/hand widely cited; Gen 3 hands: ~22 DoF/hand with forearm-mounted actuation widely reported) |
| Tool change | Not available |
| Ingress protection rating (dust and water) | Not available |
| Operating temperature | Not available |
| Humidity range | Not available |
| Indoor / outdoor | Not available |
| Cleanroom class | Not available |
| Noise level | Not available |
| Safety features | Not available |
| Safety standards | Not available |
| Certifications | Not available |
| Emergency stop | Not available |
| Collaborative mode | Not available |
| Mean time between failures | Not available |
| Service interval | Not available |
| Support service level | Not available |
| Units deployed (public) | Not available |

### Additional detail from manufacturer

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Height (reported) | ~173 cm |
| Weight (reported) | ~57–73 kg |
| Platform | Bipedal |
| Category | Industrial (primary focus) |
| Type | General purpose humanoid |
| Status | Development / limited internal use |
| Payload (reported) | ~20 kg class |
| Country | USA |

## Links

- Directory page: https://humanoidsdirectory.com/robots/tesla-optimus
- Compare: https://humanoidsdirectory.com/compare?robots=tesla-optimus
- Compare models: https://humanoidsdirectory.com/model-compare.php?slug=tesla-optimus
- Official site: https://www.tesla.com

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