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Optimus Gen 2 vs Unitree G1
Quick verdict
Unitree G1 leads on 10 of 13 comparable rows
Optimus Gen 2 leads on Speed, Payload, and Battery. Unitree G1 leads on Readiness Score, Reality Score, Data Freshness, and Price (+6 more).
Who should choose which?
Choose Optimus Gen 2 if…
- Strengths like manipulation and mobility match how you plan to use it at home.
Choose Unitree G1 if…
- You want higher readiness (90/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 84/100).
- Budget is a priority and Unitree G1 lists lower ($13,500).
- You need a buy now path today while alternatives are still prototype or coming soon.
- Strengths like mobility and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
Scoreboard
- Unitree G1★wins 10
- Optimus Gen 2wins 3
Choose Optimus Gen 2 if…
- Strengths like manipulation and mobility match how you plan to use it at home.
Choose Unitree G1 if…
- You want higher readiness (90/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 84/100).
- Budget is a priority and Unitree G1 lists lower ($13,500).
- You need a buy now path today while alternatives are still prototype or coming soon.
- Strengths like mobility and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Readiness Score | 72 | 90 |
| Reality Score | 58 | 84 |
| Data Freshness | 98% | 100% |
| Speed | 8 km/h | 7 km/h |
| Payload | 20 kg | 2–3 kg |
| Specs | ||
| Height | 173 cm | 132 cm |
| Weight | 57 kg | 35 kg |
| Battery | 8 h | 2 h |
| Form | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Availability | ||
| Price | $20,000-$30,000 | $13,500 |
| Market Status | Unknown | Buy Now |
| Availability | Unknown | Limited |
| Countries | Unknown | United States, China, Japan, Germany |
| Intelligence | ||
| Mobility | 70 | 92 |
| Manipulation | 75 | 78 |
| Perception | 68 | 80 |
| Autonomy | 60 | 65 |
| Social Interaction | 40 | 45 |
| Home Navigation | 55 | 70 |
| Sensors | 8× cameras, hand tactile sensors, IMU | Depth camera + 3D LiDAR, IMU, 4-mic array |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 5Gi | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet (typical) |
| Ecosystem | Tesla AI stack | Unitree SDK (EDU); ROS2 support; UnifoLM; Third-party teleoperation apps |
Green cells mark the stronger value in each row across 2 robots.