Optimus Gen 3 vs G1
Optimus Gen 3
Tesla
Tesla's 3rd gen humanoid with AI5 chip and Grok voice AI. 50 actuators, 22-DOF hands. 50,000 units targeted for 2026. Fremont factory preparing 1M/year capacity.
Full profileG1
Unitree Robotics
Best-selling humanoid robot. 5,500+ units shipped in 2025, targeting 20,000 in 2026. Deployed at Tokyo Haneda Airport (JAL). 23-43 DOF, LiDAR, ROS2.
Full profileSpec Comparison
| Spec | Optimus Gen 3 | G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Price | $20,000-25,000 (target) | $16,000 |
| Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Height | 173cm | 127cm |
| Weight | 57kg | 35kg |
| Speed | 8km/h | 7.4km/h |
| Battery | 2.3kWh | 9000mAh |
| DOF | 50 actuators | 23-43 |
| OS | Tesla OS | Ubuntu/ROS2 |
AI and Software
Optimus Gen 3
- FSD Neural Net v13
- AI5 Chip
- Grok Voice AI
- Dojo trained
G1
- Isaac Gym
- UnifoLM-VLA-0
- ROS2
Optimus Gen 3 wins on AI and long-term potential
Tesla's Optimus Gen 3 wins on AI capability — the Full Self-Driving neural network stack applied to humanoid robotics is years ahead of anything Unitree can develop internally. The Unitree G1 wins on price ($16K vs. ~$200K estimated) and immediate availability, making it the better choice for research labs, universities, and early movers who need a robot today.
Optimus Gen 3 is better for
enterprise buyers and long-term AI deployment
G1 is better for
research, education, and immediate deployment on a budget