Tesla Optimus Gen 2 vs NAO
Compare Tesla Optimus Gen 2 (Tesla Inc.) and NAO (Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Tesla Optimus Gen 2 | NAO |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tesla Inc. | Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| Degrees of freedom | Not disclosed | 25 |
| Weight (kg) | Not disclosed | 5.4 |
| Battery life (h) | Not disclosed | 1.5 |
| Payload | 0.5 kg | |
| Max speed | 0.4 m/s | |
| Actuators | ||
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Warehouse logistics | Education & research |
| Released | 2023 | 2008 |
| Status | Testing | Active |
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.
NAO
A programmable humanoid robot widely used in education and research. NAO features a rich sensor suite and runs the NAOqi framework, making it a standard platform for robotics labs and STEM programs worldwide.