Tesla
Optimus
Humanoid robots · Manufacturing
Showcase humanoid for general work tasks, production environments and research. Worth following, but not a direct lease listing through Robotleasen.com.
International
Comparison
Tesla Optimus vs Figure 02
Tesla Optimus and Figure 02 show two different routes towards humanoid robotics: one from mass production and its own factory environments, the other from industrial pilot partners and task-oriented robot labour.
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The figures side by side
Figures from our robot data, with the source on the robot profile. A note next to a value means it is a design target, not a measured value. If a value is missing we leave it empty rather than estimate.
FeatureTesla OptimusFigure 02
HeightTesla Optimus173 cmontwerpdoel AI Day 2,021Figure 02approx. 170 cm
WeightTesla Optimus57 kgontwerpdoel AI Day 2,021Figure 0270 kg
PayloadTesla Optimus20 kgontwerpdoel AI Day 2,021Figure 0220 kg
Runtime per chargeTesla OptimusNot publishedFigure 02up to 5 hours
The manufacturer publishes only some of these figures for Tesla Optimus. That is a difference in itself: the models cannot be assessed on the same footing.
Where they really differ
Market status
Tesla Optimus
- Showcase
Figure 02
- Showcase
- Phased out by manufacturer
Typical use
Tesla Optimus
- Manufacturing
- Support tasks
- Research
Figure 02
- Industry
- Logistics
- R&D
Maker's country
Tesla Optimus
- United States
Figure 02
- United States
Market phase
Tesla Optimus
- Showcase and internal development; broad availability differs per region
Figure 02
- Pilot-oriented and industrially positioned; availability depends on programmes
Primary context
Tesla Optimus
- Manufacturing, automation and general humanoid development
Figure 02
- Factory, logistics and tasks involving physical labour
Lease/rental
Tesla Optimus
- Not directly available through Robotleasen
Figure 02
- Not directly available through Robotleasen
What to look out for
Tesla Optimus
- Actual availability, support, safety and task duration
Figure 02
- Pilot access, integration, safety and supplier relationship
When does which route fit?
Tesla Optimus
- Market exploration around Tesla Robotics
- Following showcase and humanoid development
- Future production-task experiments
Figure 02
- Industry and logistics pilots
- Task-oriented humanoid robotics
- Comparison with factory environments
Conclusion
How to assess this choice calmly
Optimus is mainly relevant for following Tesla's humanoid direction. Figure 02 appears more strongly positioned around industrial pilots. For Robotleasen, both remain showcase listings, not a direct lease claim.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers with careful wording. No direct claim on price, stock or lease availability.
Can I already lease Tesla Optimus or Figure 02?
Not directly through Robotleasen. These models are listed as showcase and market exploration in the index. Availability differs per region and manufacturer programme.
Which humanoid is more practical for businesses?
That is not yet clear-cut. For practical use, task, safety, service and local availability remain more important than how well known the model is.
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