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Boston Dynamics Atlas vs Tesla Optimus

Neither robot has a public purchase price yet. The Atlas is taller (6'3" vs 5'8"), with 56 vs 28 degrees of freedom. Full verified comparison below, in your selected currency and units.

TallerAtlasBoston Dynamics Atlas (6'3" / 1.9 m)
HeavierAtlasBoston Dynamics Atlas (198 lb / 90 kg)
More degrees of freedomAtlasBoston Dynamics Atlas (56 DoF)
Boston Dynamics AtlasBoston DynamicsAtlasTesla OptimusTeslaOptimus
MakerBoston DynamicsTesla
FormBipedalBipedal
TierEnterpriseConsumer
AvailabilityAnnouncedAnnounced
New price
Est. used (modeled)
Height6'3"5'8"
Weight198 lb126 lb
DoF5628
Debut20242022
Perfect forManufacturingManufacturing

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Frequently asked

Is the Boston Dynamics Atlas or the Tesla Optimus cheaper?

Neither the Boston Dynamics Atlas nor the Tesla Optimus has a public purchase price yet — both are sold by quote, deployed in pilots, or not yet released.

Which is bigger, the Atlas or the Optimus?

Boston Dynamics Atlas (6'3" / 1.9 m) is the larger of the two on this measure.

Which has more degrees of freedom?

Boston Dynamics Atlas (56 DoF).

Boston Dynamics Atlas vs Tesla Optimus: which should you choose?

Both are bipedal humanoids. The Atlas suits manufacturing, while the Optimus suits manufacturing. Compare the verified specs above and see each model page for depreciation and resale estimates.

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