COMPARISON
Unitree G1 vs Tesla Optimus Gen 3: spec comparison for European buyers
The Unitree G1 (€15–40k) and the Tesla Optimus Gen 3 (Not for sale) 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 41 cm taller (173 vs 132 cm), which affects reach and fit in human-scale workspaces.
On degrees of freedom, the Tesla Optimus Gen 3 offers 28 against 23 — relevant if whole-body control or dexterous manipulation is on your roadmap.
Rated payload differs as well: Tesla Optimus Gen 3 carries 20 kg against 3 kg, per manufacturer figures.
For EU buyers specifically: the Unitree G1 is listed as “Available via EU distributor”, the Tesla Optimus Gen 3 as “Not for sale — R&D” — 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 | Unitree G1 | Tesla Optimus Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (approx.) | €15–40k | Not for sale |
| Height (cm) | 132 | 173 |
| Weight (kg) | 35 | 57 |
| Degrees of freedom | 23 | 28 Best |
| Payload (kg) | 3 | 20 Best |
| Battery runtime (min) | 120 Best | — |
| Compute | — | — |
| Sensors | 3D LiDAR, depth camera, IMU | — |
| Software / SDK | SDK, ROS2, Python API | — |
| Locomotion | Bipedal | Bipedal |
| Dexterous hands | No | Yes |
| ROS 2 | Yes | No |
| EU availability | Available via EU distributor | Not for sale — R&D |
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 education? Weigh durability and repair cost and teaching materials and examples first — in our experience these decide most education 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 Unitree G1 or the Tesla Optimus Gen 3 cheaper?
List bands differ: the Unitree G1 sits in €15–40k, the Tesla Optimus Gen 3 in Not for sale. Check which configuration each band actually includes before comparing totals.
Which one is available in Europe?
Current listings: Unitree G1 — Available via EU distributor; Tesla Optimus Gen 3 — Not for sale — R&D. 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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