Figure 02 vs Tesla Optimus
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Figure 02
Second-generation Figure humanoid, used in a pilot at BMW's Spartanburg plant. Superseded by Figure 03.
Tesla Optimus
Tesla's internal humanoid program. As of August 2026 Gen 3 had not been publicly revealed; Tesla said first Optimus lines were being installed at Fremont. Musk said public sales might come by end of 2027. No official spec sheet exists.
| Figure 02 | Tesla Optimus | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Manufacturer | Figure AI (USA) | Tesla (USA) |
| Type | Bipedal humanoid | Bipedal humanoid |
| Locomotion | Bipedal | Bipedal |
| Environment | Indoor | Indoor |
| Payload | 20 kg | no data |
| Runtime | 5 h | no data |
| Speed | 3 km/h | no data |
| Weight | 70 kg | no data |
| Height | 168 cm | no data |
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
Who each one suits
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Some specs are missing for one of the models, so the comparison is incomplete. We only compare values that are published.