Tesla, Inc. Optimus vs Unitree Robotics R1
Dataset date: 2026-09-20
Height to scale. Width is schematic, derived from weight; not a measured body width.
open outline: claimed → demonstrated · hatched: demonstrated · filled dot: first delivery recorded
Evidence sheet
| Property | Tesla, Inc. Optimus | Unitree Robotics R1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 173 cm1 | 123 cm2 | -50 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 57 kg1 | 25 kg3 | -32 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | no sourced value | 263 | no sourced value |
| Walking speed (km/h) | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Payload (kg) | 20 kg1 | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Battery runtime (min) | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Hands | no sourced value | no sourced value | — |
| Latest price | USD 30,0001 | USD 4,9002 | — |
| Announced | 2021-08-191 | 2025-07-293 | +47 mo |
| First customer delivery | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Delivery status | demonstrated | claimed | — |
Notes
- Carrying capacity: 45 lb (20 kg) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- standing 123 cm tall (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- The 25-kilogram robot combines dynamic movement capabilities with a built-in Large Multimodal AI Model (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
Cite this comparison: https://humanoidrecord.com/compare/tesla-optimus-vs-unitree-r1/ (accessed 2026-09-20)
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