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A general-purpose, bipedal humanoid capable of performing unsafe, repetitive, or boring tasks using Tesla-designed actuators and sensors.
Tesla AI (Neural Networks)
Height
173
cm
Weight
56
kg
Speed
0.6
m/s
Payload
20
kg
Actuators
Tesla custom
DoF (Domains of freedom)
28
°
Uses the same neural net as Tesla’s autonomous cars.
Designed for high-volume production and industrial utility.


High-speed sensing for handling fragile objects like eggs.
Tesla-designed bipedal joints for maximum efficiency.
A general-purpose, bipedal humanoid capable of performing unsafe, repetitive, or boring tasks using Tesla-designed actuators and sensors.
Standing 173 cm and weighing 57 kg, Optimus Gen 2 features 28+ body DoF and 22-DoF Gen 3 hands. It utilizes the Tesla FSD neural network for navigation and manipulation in factory environments.
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Optimized for sorting batteries and handling parts at Tesla’s Gigafactories. It features articulated toes, a 2-axis neck, and tactile sensors in the fingertips for handling fragile objects like eggs.
Optimus Gen 2 by Tesla
Actuators
Tesla custom
DoF (Domains of freedom)
28
°
Height
173
cm
Speed
0.6
m/s
Weight
56
kg
Payload
20
kg
Runtime
N/A
h
OS / AI System
Tesla AI (Neural Networks)
A specialized adaptation of Tesla's automotive Autopilot stack, enabling high-speed real-time object recognition and path planning in dynamic indoor settings.
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Tesla
Currently deployed within Tesla’s Fremont and Austin Gigafactories for battery sorting and parts handling. External sales are targeted for late 2026, focusing on manufacturing enterprises before expanding to general consumer markets.
Optimus Gen 2 features a 10 kg weight reduction and a 30% increase in walking speed. It introduces a 2-axis neck and brand-new 11-DoF hands with high-speed tactile sensors, significantly improving the manipulation of fragile objects.
Features advanced balance control, allowing it to perform delicate tasks like handling eggs without breaking them.
Uses neural network vision to navigate and interact with the world exactly as a human driver or walker would.
Equipped with 11 degrees of freedom in the hands, mimicking the versatility of human finger movements.

