Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Second-generation Tesla humanoid prototype shown in 2023, with 11-DoF tactile hands, intended for factory work and later home use; not offered for sale.
Not sold; shown in Tesla demos and used in internal trials, with a newer generation due to enter production at Fremont in 2026.
Decent humanoid robot (56/100). It stands out most for dexterous hands (84/100). Highlight: 11-dof hands with tactile sensing. Main trade-off: no official spec sheet.
Score breakdown
Rated across 6 criteria
Specifications
- Availability
- Prototype
- Hand DoF (per hand)
- 11
- Locomotion
- Bipedal
- Main use
- General-purpose
- Made in
- United States
- Year
- 2023
Specs checked September 2026. Sources: electrek.co, notateslaapp.com, en.wikipedia.org, electrek.co, notateslaapp.com. A missing value has not been published by the maker.
Pros
- 11-DoF hands with tactile sensing
- Tesla-designed actuators and sensors
- Backed by large manufacturing capacity
Cons
- No official spec sheet
- Not for sale
- Superseded by upcoming V3
Owner reviews
A capable humanoid robot with a few compromises to weigh
In our independent assessment, the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 earns 56/100 — a decent humanoid robot.
Its strongest area is dexterous hands (84/100), followed by availability (52/100). In practice, 11-dof hands with tactile sensing.
The main caveat is availability, where it scores 52/100. Specifically, no official spec sheet.
Worth a look if its price or specific features fit your needs.
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Can I actually buy a humanoid robot?
Yes, but mostly research and developer models (Unitree, Booster, EngineAI and others) that ship today. Most general-purpose humanoids are still in paid pilots, pre-order or prototype: check the Availability line before you plan around one.
How much does a humanoid robot cost?
Small developer humanoids start at a few thousand euros; full-size research platforms start around 17,000 € and advanced ones reach about 100,000 € or more. Industrial humanoids are usually sold or leased on quote, so no public price is listed.
What can humanoids do today?
Current models walk, balance, carry modest payloads and perform scripted, learned or teleoperated tasks. Fully autonomous household help is still emerging.
What do degrees of freedom (DoF) tell me?
Each DoF is one joint axis the robot can move. More DoF, especially in the hands, means more dexterous manipulation, but also more to calibrate and maintain.
Do they come with an SDK?
Research-focused humanoids ship with an open SDK or ROS support for programming and experiments; commercial units are typically locked to the vendor's software.
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