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Optimus Gen 2 vs Unitree G1
Quick verdict
Unitree G1 leads on 9 of 12 comparable rows
Optimus Gen 2 leads on Speed, Payload, and Battery. Unitree G1 leads on Readiness Score, Reality Score, Data Freshness, and Mobility (+5 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 (89/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 82/100).
- You need a pre-order path today while alternatives are still prototype or coming soon.
- Strengths like mobility and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
| Spec | Optimus Gen 2  TeslaLeads 3 | Unitree G1  UnitreeLeads 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Readiness Score | 72 | 89 |
| Reality Score | 58 | 82 |
| Data Freshness | 68% | 85% |
| Speed | 8 km/h | 7 km/h |
| Payload | 20 kg | 2–3 kg |
| Specs | ||
| Height | 173 cm | 127 cm |
| Weight | 57 kg | 35 kg |
| Battery | 8 h | 2 h |
| Form | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Availability | ||
| Price | Unknown | $16,000 |
| Market Status | Unknown | Pre-order |
| 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 | Intel RealSense D435, LIVOX MID-360 LiDAR, IMU |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 5Gi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| Ecosystem | Tesla AI stack | Unitree SDK; ROS2 support; Third-party teleoperation apps |
Green cells mark the stronger value in each row across 2 robots.