Comparison
G1 vs Optimus Gen 3
The G1 is further along (Production) than the Optimus Gen 3 (Development) — pick the G1 if you need something deployable now.
Which one fits you
- The G1 is further along (Production) than the Optimus Gen 3 (Development) — pick the G1 if you need something deployable now.
- They target different segments — G1 is positioned as research, Optimus Gen 3 as general purpose.
- On payload, the Optimus Gen 3 leads on paper (20 kg vs 2 kg).
- On top speed, the Optimus Gen 3 leads on paper (8 km/h vs 7.2 km/h).
- On runtime, the Optimus Gen 3 leads on paper (8 h vs 2 h).
Spec by spec
| G1 | Optimus Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Unitree Robotics (CN) | Tesla (US) |
| Status | Production | Development |
| Category | Research | General purpose |
| Release year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Price | $16,000 | Target $20,000–$30,000 |
| Height | 127 cm | 173 cm |
| Weight | 35 kg | Not disclosed |
| Payload | 2 kg | 20 kg |
| Top speed | 7.2 km/h | 8 km/h |
| Degrees of freedom | 43 | 40 |
| Battery runtime | 2 h | 8 h |
Highlighted cells lead on that spec among disclosed values. "Not disclosed" is never estimated.
Sources
FAQ
Which is further along, the G1 or the Optimus Gen 3?
The G1 is further along (Production) than the Optimus Gen 3 (Development) — pick the G1 if you need something deployable now. The G1 is at "Production", the Optimus Gen 3 at "Development".
How do the G1 and Optimus Gen 3 prices compare?
G1: $16,000. Optimus Gen 3: Target $20,000–$30,000. Pricing text is quoted from the linked manufacturer sources, not estimated.
Should I choose the G1 or the Optimus Gen 3?
They target different segments — G1 is positioned as research, Optimus Gen 3 as general purpose. On payload, the Optimus Gen 3 leads on paper (20 kg vs 2 kg). On top speed, the Optimus Gen 3 leads on paper (8 km/h vs 7.2 km/h). On runtime, the Optimus Gen 3 leads on paper (8 h vs 2 h).