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Figure 03 vs Tesla Optimus Gen 3: Engineering & Capability Comparison
Independent side-by-side technical evaluation of kinematic DoF, motor torque, sensor platforms, AI architecture, and commercial procurement feasibility.
🇺🇸 Figure AIGeneral Production
Figure 03
The first general-purpose humanoid with zero-shot home autonomy.
DoF Total38 DoF
PrixEnterprise RaaS / Direct Purchase
🇺🇸 TeslaFactory Pilot (Gen 3 Production Ramp)
Tesla Optimus Gen 3
Next-gen humanoid with 22-DoF tendon hands and captive Gigafactory production ramp.
DoF Total57 DoF
Prix$20,000 - $30,000 (Target Volume)
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Global Advantage: Tesla Optimus Gen 3
Figure 03: 2 • Tesla Optimus Gen 3: 8
Hardware & Kinematic Specification Matrix
Figure 03 vs Tesla Optimus Gen 3 : Spécifications Complètes
Normalized physical constraints and manufacturer-reported engineering data.
| Metric | Figure 03 | Tesla Optimus Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial StatusProduction readiness | General Production | Factory Pilot (Gen 3 Production Ramp) |
| Estimated PriceLower entry cost | Enterprise RaaS / Direct Purchase | $20,000 - $30,000 (Target Volume) |
| Origin & ManufacturerManufacturing base | 🇺🇸 Figure AI (United States) | 🇺🇸 Tesla (United States) |
| HeightHuman scale standard | 168 cm | 173 cm |
| WeightLighter is safer for cobots | 70 kg | 57 kg |
| Total Degrees of FreedomHigher articulation dexterity | 38 DoF | 57 DoF |
| Hand & Finger DoFFine manipulation agility | 16 DoF (5-finger dexterous) | 44 DoF (5-finger dexterous) |
| Peak Actuator TorqueJoint torque capability | 220 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Top Locomotion SpeedSprint & throughput speed | 4.3 km/h | 6.5 km/h |
| Max Payload CapacityHeavy material transport | 20 kg | 25 kg |
| Payload Per HandSingle-hand lifting capacity | 5 kg | 11 kg |
| Battery RuntimeContinuous duty cycle | ~5 h (2.25 kWh) | ~6 h (2.3 kWh) |
| 3D LiDAR SensorSpatial SLAM precision | No (Pure Vision) | No (Pure Vision) |
| Onboard Compute ArchitectureEdge inference hardware | Custom neural compute modules (Helix VLA) | Dual Tesla HW4 / AI5 SoC with custom NPU cluster |
| Real-World Autonomy RatingUnsupervised operational capability (/10) | 9.5 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
When to choose Figure 03
Figure 03 : Points Forts & Applications
- Domestic assistance
- Unstructured environments
- Generalist tasks
Accès commercialFigure AI deployment for enterprise and residential partners.
When to choose Tesla Optimus Gen 3
Tesla Optimus Gen 3 : Points Forts & Applications
- High-throughput automotive assembly and sub-component kitting
- Fine industrial manipulation requiring 22-DoF dexterity
- End-to-end foundation model deployment without hardcoded IK waypoints
Accès commercialCaptive operations across Tesla Gigafactories handling 4680 battery cells and material logistics. Commercial fleet availability slated post production ramp.
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