Unitree G1
from about €11,980from $13,500from about AED 49,580from US$13,500
OffersUnitree G1 vs Tesla Optimus
The humanoid you can order today against the one everyone talks about. The G1 is 1.32 m tall and on sale; Tesla builds Optimus for its own factories and expects deliveries to outside companies around the end of 2027.
Tesla Optimus
No price yet
Not available in GermanyNot available in AustriaNot available in SwitzerlandNot available in the US
OffersWhich one?
Unitree G1
Choose the G1 if you need a humanoid now: you can order it, it has a public price, and the EDU version opens the SDK for research with up to 43 degrees of freedom. Expect about 2 hours per battery and an arm payload of 2 to 3 kg.
Tesla Optimus
Wait for Optimus if your company can plan for 2028: Tesla expects deliveries to outside companies around the end of 2027, homes later. There is no price, no way to reserve one and no spec sheet for the current version yet.
Unitree G1: Why it’s on our list
- One of the few full-size humanoids with a public price that you can order today.
- The EDU version opens the SDK, up to 43 degrees of freedom and dexterous hands: a research platform.
- Folds to 69 cm and uses a quick-release battery.
Tesla Optimus: Why it’s on our list
- Tesla is building a production line designed for up to a million robots a year.
- Reported ramp to several hundred units a week in August 2026.
- Already in 2023, Gen 2 had 11-DoF hands with tactile sensing.
Unitree G1: What bothers us
- No SDK on G1 and G1 Pro. Development needs the EDU version, priced on request.
- Short runtime (about 2 hours) and low arm payload (2–3 kg).
- Security researchers disclosed root-level exploits (September 2025, August 2026). Ask about the current firmware before buying.
Tesla Optimus: What bothers us
- You can’t buy or reserve it. Musk expects deliveries to outside companies around the end of 2027 and home sales only after that, and Tesla’s timelines have slipped before.
- The latest version (V3) hasn’t been shown; there is no official spec sheet.
- Reports of problems with hand reliability and generalising tasks (September 2026).
Side by side
| Side by side | Unitree G1from about €11,980from $13,500from about AED 49,580from US$13,500 | Tesla OptimusNo price yet |
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| Status | Available to orderships in about 3–4 weeks | Not on sale yetNot available in GermanyNot available in AustriaNot available in SwitzerlandNot available in the US |
| Height | 1.32 m (0.69 m folded) | approx. 1.73 m (target from 2021) |
| Weight | approx. 35 kg incl. battery | approx. 57 kg (target from 2021) |
| Degrees of freedom | 23 (G1) · 23–43 (EDU) | Not published for the current version |
| Runtime | approx. 2 h · 9,000 mAh quick-release battery | Not published |
| Sensors | Depth camera, 3D LiDAR, 4 microphones | No official spec sheet |
| Hands | EDU: optional Dex3-1 three-finger hands with force control | Gen 2 (2023): 11 degrees of freedom, tactile sensors on all fingers |
| Production | Series product, orderable from RobotShop in the EU and the US | Fremont line designed for up to 1 million robots a year |
| Checked | Unitree G1: 26.10.2026 | Tesla Optimus: 31.10.2026 |
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Facts and prices from the makers and official sellers, with the date we last checked. Antarum does not sell robots; some links on the robot pages are affiliate links.
Short answers
Can I buy Tesla Optimus?
Not yet. Tesla builds Optimus for its own factories. On 21 October 2026, Elon Musk said deliveries to companies outside Tesla should start around the end of 2027, with sales for homes after that. There is no price and no way to reserve one.
How much does the Unitree G1 cost compared with Optimus?
The G1 costs from $13,500 in Unitree’s official US store, without tax, duties and shipping; in Europe that is from about €11,980, converted from US dollars. Optimus has no price. Musk has named US$20,000 to 30,000 as a long-term target, which is not an offer.
Which one is bigger?
On paper, Optimus: Tesla’s 2021 target was about 1.73 m and 57 kg, and figures for the current version are not published. The G1 is 1.32 m tall, weighs about 35 kg and folds to 0.69 m.
Which one has better hands?
Optimus showed hands with 11 degrees of freedom and tactile sensors on all fingers in 2023 (Gen 2), but reports from September 2026 describe problems with their reliability. For the G1, dexterous Dex3-1 three-finger hands with force control are only an option on the EDU version.
Can I rent a Unitree G1 or Optimus?
The G1, yes, for events: Antarum passes your request on to rental partners in Europe, the UAE and the US. The G1 comes with an operator, and you book and pay directly with the rental company. Optimus is not available to rent.