Specifications
Manufacturer
Tesla
Availability
Development
Release Year
2023
Model
Gen 2
Height
173 cm
Weight
57 kg
Description
Tesla's Optimus represents an ambitious leap into humanoid robotics, leveraging the company's expertise in AI, battery technology, and manufacturing. Designed to be mass-produced at an unprecedented scale, Optimus aims to revolutionize labor across industries.
## Key Features
- **Tesla FSD Computer**: Utilizes the same neural network architecture that powers Tesla's autonomous vehicles
- **8-Hour Battery Life**: Industry-leading endurance powered by Tesla's advanced battery technology
- **Human-Like Hands**: 40 degrees of freedom with 11 DOF in each hand for delicate manipulation
- **Vision-Based Navigation**: 8 cameras provide 360° perception without expensive LIDAR systems
## AI & Manufacturing Innovation
- End-to-end neural networks trained on massive datasets
- Designed for mass production using Tesla's manufacturing expertise
- Integrated with Tesla's Dojo supercomputer for training
- Target production cost under $20,000 per unit
## Applications
- Manufacturing and assembly line work
- Warehouse logistics and package handling
- Household assistance and elder care
- Repetitive or dangerous industrial tasks
## Development Status
Gen 2 prototype unveiled in 2023 with significant improvements in hand dexterity and walking speed. Tesla has begun limited deployment in their own factories, with broader commercial availability expected by 2025.