Comparison
Atlas (Electric) vs Optimus Gen 3
Both are at the "Development" stage — availability and support expectations are broadly similar.
Which one fits you
- Both are at the "Development" stage — availability and support expectations are broadly similar.
- They target different segments — Atlas (Electric) is positioned as industrial, Optimus Gen 3 as general purpose.
- On payload, the Atlas (Electric) leads on paper (50 kg vs 20 kg).
Spec by spec
| Atlas (Electric) | Optimus Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Boston Dynamics (US) | Tesla (US) |
| Status | Development | Development |
| Category | Industrial | General purpose |
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | Enterprise only — not publicly listed | Target $20,000–$30,000 |
| Height | 175 cm | 173 cm |
| Weight | 89 kg | Not disclosed |
| Payload | 50 kg | 20 kg |
| Top speed | Not disclosed | 8 km/h |
| Degrees of freedom | 56 | 40 |
| Battery runtime | Not disclosed | 8 h |
Highlighted cells lead on that spec among disclosed values. "Not disclosed" is never estimated.
Sources
FAQ
Which is further along, the Atlas (Electric) or the Optimus Gen 3?
Both are at the "Development" stage — availability and support expectations are broadly similar. The Atlas (Electric) is at "Development", the Optimus Gen 3 at "Development".
How do the Atlas (Electric) and Optimus Gen 3 prices compare?
Atlas (Electric): Enterprise only — not publicly listed. Optimus Gen 3: Target $20,000–$30,000. Pricing text is quoted from the linked manufacturer sources, not estimated.
Should I choose the Atlas (Electric) or the Optimus Gen 3?
They target different segments — Atlas (Electric) is positioned as industrial, Optimus Gen 3 as general purpose. On payload, the Atlas (Electric) leads on paper (50 kg vs 20 kg).