COMPARISON
Tesla Optimus Gen 3 vs Figure AI Figure 02: spec comparison for European buyers
The Tesla Optimus Gen 3 (Not for sale) and the Figure AI Figure 02 (€100k+) sit in different price bands. The practical question is not which robot is better, but whether the gap buys capabilities your use case needs.
The Tesla Optimus Gen 3 stands 5 cm taller (173 vs 168 cm), which affects reach and fit in human-scale workspaces.
On degrees of freedom, the Figure AI Figure 02 offers 35 against 28 — relevant if whole-body control or dexterous manipulation is on your roadmap.
For EU buyers specifically: the Tesla Optimus Gen 3 is listed as “Not for sale — R&D”, the Figure AI Figure 02 as “Enterprise sales — inquire” — confirm distributor stock before anchoring a deployment date.
Values below are compiled from public manufacturer sources; confirm the exact configuration via quote before deciding.
Specifications
| Specification | Tesla Optimus Gen 3 | Figure AI Figure 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (approx.) | Not for sale | €100k+ |
| Height (cm) | 173 | 168 |
| Weight (kg) | 57 | 70 |
| Degrees of freedom | 28 | 35 Best |
| Payload (kg) | 20 Best | 20 Best |
| Battery runtime (min) | — | — |
| Compute | — | — |
| Sensors | — | — |
| Software / SDK | — | — |
| Locomotion | Bipedal | Bipedal |
| Dexterous hands | Yes | Yes |
| ROS 2 | No | No |
| EU availability | Not for sale — R&D | Enterprise sales — inquire |
Which one fits you?
- Buying for research? Weigh the software stack and ROS 2 support and degrees of freedom first — in our experience these decide most research deployments.
- Buying for logistics? Weigh sustained payload and battery strategy and fleet and WMS integration first — in our experience these decide most logistics deployments.
- Buying for industry? Weigh rated payload and duty cycle and safety certification first — in our experience these decide most industry deployments.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Tesla Optimus Gen 3 or the Figure AI Figure 02 cheaper?
List bands differ: the Tesla Optimus Gen 3 sits in Not for sale, the Figure AI Figure 02 in €100k+. Check which configuration each band actually includes before comparing totals.
Which one is available in Europe?
Current listings: Tesla Optimus Gen 3 — Not for sale — R&D; Figure AI Figure 02 — Enterprise sales — inquire. Confirm lead time, EU service coverage and spare-part supply directly with each vendor or distributor.
So which one should we choose?
This page deliberately declares no winner. The right choice depends on your use case, integration effort and EU supply chain — use the decision guide above, then request quotes for both.
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