Tesla Optimus Gen 2 vs Digit 5
Compare Tesla Optimus Gen 2 (Tesla Inc.) and Digit 5 (Agility Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Tesla Optimus Gen 2 | Digit 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tesla Inc. | Agility Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Degrees of freedom | 34 | Not disclosed |
| Weight (kg) | 56 | 129 |
| Battery life (h) | 4.5 | Not disclosed |
| Payload | 20 kg | 23 kg |
| Max speed | 1.3 m/s | |
| Actuators | Custom Tesla Actuators (Structural) | proprietary cycloidal electric |
| Primary sensor | 8x Autopilot Camera Array | |
| Function | Warehouse logistics | warehouse material handling and logistics automation |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 leads on 0 of the 1 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Digit 5 leads on payload (23 kg vs 20 kg).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price, degrees of freedom, max speed and battery life.
Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Equipped with custom-designed actuators, integrated tactile-sensor hands, 2-DoF neck, and trained end-to-end on neural architectures via video feeds.
Digit 5
Digit 5 is Agility Robotics' fifth-generation humanoid robot engineered for cooperatively safe work at scale in warehouses and industrial settings. It features a new leg design for repetitive heavy lifting, swappable grippers, and a 10:1 run-to-charge ratio enabling over 20 hours of work per day.