Tesla Optimus Gen 2 vs Unitree H1 (Evolution)
Compare Tesla Optimus Gen 2 (Tesla Inc.) and Unitree H1 (Evolution) (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Tesla Optimus Gen 2 | Unitree H1 (Evolution) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tesla Inc. | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | United States | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 34 | 19 |
| Weight (kg) | 56 | 47 |
| Battery life (h) | 4.5 | 3 |
| Payload | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Max speed | 1.3 m/s | 3.3 m/s |
| Actuators | Custom Tesla Actuators (Structural) | M107 High-Torque Joint Motors |
| Primary sensor | 8x Autopilot Camera Array | 3D LiDAR + Intel RealSense |
| Function | Warehouse logistics | Research & development |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 leads on 3 of the 5 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 leads on price ($20,000 (target) vs $89,000), degrees of freedom (34 vs 19) and battery life (4.5 h vs 3 h).
Unitree H1 (Evolution) leads on payload (30 kg vs 20 kg) and max speed (3.3 m/s vs 1.3 m/s).
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.
Unitree H1 (Evolution)
The fastest commercially available bipedal humanoid, capturing speed world records. Built using low-cost cycloidal gearboxes and robust localized RL locomotion policies.