Tesla Optimus Gen 2 vs Figure 03
Compare Tesla Optimus Gen 2 (Tesla Inc.) and Figure 03 (Figure AI) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Tesla Optimus Gen 2 | Figure 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tesla Inc. | Figure AI |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Degrees of freedom | 34 | 60 |
| Weight (kg) | 56 | 61 |
| Battery life (h) | 4.5 | 5 |
| Payload | 20 kg | 20 kg |
| Max speed | 1.3 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Actuators | Custom Tesla Actuators (Structural) | |
| Primary sensor | 8x Autopilot Camera Array | RGB cameras with palm cameras and fingertip tactile sensors |
| Function | Warehouse logistics | general-purpose humanoid for home chores and industrial tasks via Helix AI |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 leads on 1 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 leads on max speed (1.3 m/s vs 1.2 m/s).
Figure 03 leads on degrees of freedom (60 vs 34) and battery life (5 h vs 4.5 h).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price.
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.
Figure 03
Figure 03 is Figure AI's third-generation general-purpose humanoid robot, introduced in October 2025. It features a redesigned sensory suite and hand system optimized for the company's Helix vision-language-action AI, enabling autonomous learning and task performance in home and industrial settings. The robot includes safety-focused soft textiles, wireless charging, and is engineered for mass manufacturing and deployment.