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Tesla Optimus

Name: Tesla Optimus
Brand: Tesla

Humanoid robot for repetitive, physically demanding and potentially unsafe work

Tesla is developing Optimus as a bipedal humanoid for general physical tasks. Its AI page describes work on balance, navigation, perception and interaction, without a current model-specific table of height, weight or payload. The Gen 2 demonstration illustrates development and does not establish the capabilities or availability of a later generation.

Status 2026

ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.

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Type: Humanoid robots
Origin: United States
Deployment: Not confirmed
Region: International
Applications: 3 applications

TypeGeneral-purpose humanoid
Developed for a wide range of tasks and work environments.
MovementBipedal robot
Walks on two legs, so it can fit in spaces designed for people.

AIAI for vision and planning
Uses cameras and neural networks to understand its surroundings and plan tasks.

What is Tesla Optimus?

Tesla Optimus is a humanoid robot from Tesla Robotics from United States, listed for manufacturing, support tasks and research. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.

To scale

Optimus in figures

20 kg
About 20 one-litre cartons of milk.
35%
of its own weight (about 57 kg) it can carry: about 20 kg, according to the manufacturer.

How does it compare with other humanoid robots?

We compare each value with the other humanoid robots in our guide for which it is known. Typical is the middle half. Values according to the manufacturers; caveats are noted with the key figures at the top.

Payload20kg
High for a humanoid robot
Of the 51 others, 8 carry more, 4 the same and 39 less.
Typical: 3 to 16 kg
Height173cm
Typical for a humanoid robot
Of the 78 others, 20 are taller, 7 the same height and 51 shorter.
Typical: 130 to 174 cm
Weight57kg
Typical for a humanoid robot
Of the 88 others, 45 are heavier and 43 lighter.
Typical: 35 to 71 kg

Application

What was Optimus developed for?

Repetitive tasks
Work that recurs regularly and predictably.
Physically demanding work
Support with heavy and physically demanding work.
Potentially unsafe tasks
Tasks where the work can pose risks to people.
Manufacturing and logistics
Tesla names its own factories as the first workplace.

Business fit

When might Optimus be a fit?

An initial view based on the recorded category and model information

What Tesla says

Tesla is developing Optimus as a bipedal humanoid for general physical tasks. Its AI page describes work on balance, navigation, perception and interaction, without a current model-specific table of height, weight or payload. The Gen 2 demonstration illustrates development and does not establish the capabilities or availability of a later generation.

Source: Tesla — product documentation

May be suitable for

Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.

Considerations

Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
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Facts

Did you know?

Notable facts about Optimus, its manufacturer and this type of robot

2021
At the Tesla AI Day announcement on 19 August 2021, there was no robot on stage yet; a dancer in a robot suit appeared instead.
Source: Wikipedia
2022
A year later, in September 2022, the first working prototype walked onto the stage at the second AI Day.
Source: Wikipedia
2023
Optimus Gen 2 appeared in December 2023, with hands able to pick up a raw egg without breaking it.
Source: Wikipedia
1920
The word 'robot' comes from the play R.U.R. (1920) by Czech writer Karel Čapek. 'Robota' means forced labour or drudgery.
Source: Wikipedia, R.U.R.

Video

Optimus in action

Watch the second generation of Tesla's humanoid robot.

Source: Tesla

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Market and supply

Is Optimus available?

A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time

What is settled?

Checked 14 October 2026

Market status
Showcase
Mainly a demonstration model; not regularly on sale.
confirmed
Region
Not confirmed for the Netherlands
Not known whether it is supplied in the Netherlands. Ask a supplier.
not confirmed
Lease / RaaS
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
not confirmed
Rental
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
not confirmed

1 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.

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Manufacturer

Tesla Robotics

Tesla robotics and AI programme focused on Optimus. Listed on Robotleasen as a showcase, not as a direct leasing provider.

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Open comparison overview

Feature	OptimusTesla · this robot	EMIEW3Hitachi	OP3ROBOTIS	THORMANG3ROBOTIS
Market status	Showcase	Showcase	Showcase	Showcase
Application	Manufacturing, Support tasks	Historical visitor guidance, Business proof-of-concept projects with robot IT integration	Motion research, Humanoid teaching	Humanoid research, Developing motion algorithms
Deployment	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Region	International	Not publicly confirmed	Not publicly confirmed	Not publicly confirmed
Difference	—	Different application: historical visitor guidance	Different application: motion research	Different application: humanoid research
Link		View robot	View robot	View robot

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Optimus

What is the Tesla Optimus?

Which supplier is listed for the Tesla Optimus?

Tesla Optimus is listed under Tesla Robotics. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.

Is the Tesla Optimus available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?

Showcase. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.

How much does the Tesla Optimus cost?

No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier. Ask a supplier for price information

What is the Tesla Optimus used for?

The applications listed for the Tesla Optimus include manufacturing, support tasks and research.

What are alternatives to the Tesla Optimus?

Profiles include Hitachi EMIEW3, ROBOTIS OP3 and ROBOTIS THORMANG3. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.

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