Tesla Optimus vs Figure 03
Verdict
Two flagship American bets on a humanoid that works for a living, both still in pilot deployment. Optimus Gen 2 draws on Tesla's manufacturing, batteries and AI ecosystem and is tuned for factory logistics; Figure 03 is the newer generation, with an eye on the home as well and its own Helix AI stack. Facts vs hype: neither is commercially available yet, and both companies promise more than they have publicly shown.
Spec comparison
| Optimus Gen 2 | Figure 03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Optimus Gen 2 | Figure 03 |
| Manufacturer | tesla | figure-ai |
| Country | US | US |
| Status | Pilot | Pilot |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Height | 173 cm | 168 cm |
| Weight | 57 kg | 60 kg |
| DOF | — | — |
| Payload | — | — |
| Speed | 2.2 m/s | — |
| Price from | — | — |
When to choose which
Optimus Gen 2
Pick Optimus if you are following a robot tied to the largest manufacturing and AI ecosystem, with a clear focus on industry and logistics.
Figure 03
Pick Figure 03 if you want the newer generation aimed at the home too, with its own Helix AI model.