Tesla Optimus Gen 2 vs Walker S
Compare Tesla Optimus Gen 2 (Tesla Inc.) and Walker S (UBTECH Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Tesla Optimus Gen 2 | Walker S |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tesla Inc. | UBTECH Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | United States | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 34 | 41 |
| Weight (kg) | 56 | 70 |
| Battery life (h) | 4.5 | 4 |
| Payload | 20 kg | 10 kg |
| Max speed | 1.3 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Actuators | Custom Tesla Actuators (Structural) | High-Torque Brushless Servo Motors |
| Primary sensor | 8x Autopilot Camera Array | 3D LiDAR + RGB-D Camera + IMU |
| Function | Warehouse logistics | Home assistance |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Status | Active | Testing |
Verdict
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 leads on 2 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 leads on payload (20 kg vs 10 kg) and battery life (4.5 h vs 4 h).
Walker S leads on degrees of freedom (41 vs 34) and max speed (1.5 m/s vs 1.3 m/s).
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.
Walker S
A full-size service humanoid designed for home and commercial environments. Walker S performs household tasks, serves as a receptionist, and interacts with humans through speech and gesture, showcasing UBTECH's latest bipedal locomotion and manipulation.