Tesla Optimus vs Unitree Robotics R1
The Unitree Robotics R1 costs $4,900 new; the Tesla Optimus has no public price yet. The Optimus is taller (5'8" vs 4'0"), with 28 vs 26 degrees of freedom. Full verified comparison below, in your selected currency and units.
 TeslaOptimus |  Unitree RoboticsR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Tesla | Unitree Robotics |
| Form | Bipedal | Bipedal |
| Tier | Consumer | Hobbyist |
| Availability | Announced | Shipping |
| New price | — | $4,900 |
| Est. used (modeled) | — | $2,293–$2,803 |
| Height | 5'8" | 4'0" |
| Weight | 126 lb | 64 lb |
| DoF | 28 | 26 |
| Debut | 2022 | 2025 |
| Perfect for | Manufacturing | Education, Hobby |
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Frequently asked
Is the Tesla Optimus or the Unitree Robotics R1 cheaper?
Only one of the two has a published price, so a like-for-like price comparison isn't possible yet.
Which is bigger, the Optimus or the R1?
Tesla Optimus (5'8" / 1.73 m) is the larger of the two on this measure.
Which has more degrees of freedom?
Tesla Optimus (28 DoF).
Tesla Optimus vs Unitree Robotics R1: which should you choose?
Both are humanoid robots. The Optimus has a catalog status of announced; current purchasing availability is unverified. For R1 (R1 Air), our US evidence records online checkout through Unitree Robotics: in stock when checked on 2026-09-30. Confirm current stock and delivery terms with the seller, and compare each model's verified specs, source notes, and modeled used values before choosing.
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