Tesla Optimus Gen 2 vs Figure 02 Humanoid
Compare Tesla Optimus Gen 2 (Tesla Inc.) and Figure 02 Humanoid (Figure AI) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Tesla Optimus Gen 2 | Figure 02 Humanoid |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tesla Inc. | Figure AI |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Degrees of freedom | Not disclosed | 31 |
| Weight (kg) | Not disclosed | 60 |
| Battery life (h) | Not disclosed | 5 |
| Payload | 15 kg | |
| Max speed | 1.2 m/s | |
| Actuators | ||
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Warehouse logistics | Assembly & manufacturing |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Status | Testing | Decommissioned |
Verdict
Neither platform leads on the weighted specifications; the choice comes down to which dimensions matter for the job.
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price, degrees of freedom, payload, max speed and battery life.
Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Tesla's humanoid robot program. Tesla has not published a specification sheet or a price for any Optimus generation; the numbers once listed here were third-party figures and have been removed.
Figure 02 Humanoid
Figure AI's second-generation humanoid, deployed on BMW's Spartanburg vehicle line. Figure retired it in November 2025 after more than 1,250 operating hours, and now builds Figure 03.