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Tesla Optimus.
The Humanoid Robot Guide.
Standing 5 ft 8 in tall and weighing 125 lbs with 22-degree-of-freedom tactile hands and Tesla FSD neural networks, Tesla Optimus is built to bring physical AI into factories, businesses, and homes. Learn how Optimus works — and join EVS Motors’ Houston priority list for custom protective wraps, PPF skins, and painted armor shells.
What is Tesla Optimus? Tesla Optimus (also known as the Tesla Bot; official plural Optimi) is a general-purpose bipedal humanoid robot developed by Tesla, Inc. Powered by a 2.3 kWh 52V battery, 28 custom actuators with planetary roller screws, 22-DoF dexterous hands, and Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) neural networks, Optimus is designed to handle repetitive, dangerous, or everyday physical tasks in manufacturing, commercial workplaces, and homes.
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Development History
From AI Day 2021 to Optimus Gen 2 & Gen 3.
How Tesla evolved Optimus from a concept announcement into a bipedal robot with 22-degree-of-freedom hands.
Aug 2021 · AI Day Announcement
First unveiled at Tesla’s inaugural AI Day on August 19, 2021. Tesla outlined a 5 ft 8 in, 125 lb humanoid robot that would reuse the cameras, FSD neural networks, and battery/motor expertise from Tesla’s electric vehicles.
Sept 2022 · “Bumblebee” Prototype
At AI Day 2022, Tesla demonstrated two working prototypes on stage: “Bumblebee” (built with off-the-shelf actuators, walking untethered for the first time) and a sleeker prototype featuring Tesla-designed actuators moving its arms.
Mar & Sept 2023 · Optimus Gen 1
Optimus Gen 1 walked alongside assembly stations, calibrated its own limbs in 3D space using vision, maintained single-leg yoga poses, and autonomously sorted colored blocks using end-to-end neural networks trained on video inputs.
Dec 2023 · Optimus Gen 2
Unveiled in December 2023 with all Tesla-designed rotary and linear actuators, a 30% faster walking speed, a 10 kg (22 lb) weight reduction, a 2-DoF articulated neck, articulated toe sections with foot force/torque sensors, and 11-DoF tactile hands delicate enough to poach a raw egg.
Oct–Nov 2024 · 22-DoF Hands & We, Robot
Featured at the October 2024 “We, Robot” event alongside Cybercab, followed in November 2024 by the reveal of 22-degree-of-freedom (DoF) forearm-actuated hands capable of catching tennis balls in mid-air. Target price estimated around $20,000–$30,000 at scale.
2025–2027 · v2.3, Gen 3 & Giga Texas
Led by Tesla AI VP Ashok Elluswamy, Optimus v2.3 toured London and Berlin in December 2025. In 2026, Tesla began installing first-generation production lines in Fremont and preparing high-volume Gigafactory Texas lines for 2027 commercial rollout powered by Tesla’s AI5/AI6 chips and Grok conversational AI.
Hardware & AI Architecture
Tesla Optimus technical specifications.
Key physical, electrical, and mechanical specifications of the Tesla Optimus platform.
| Category | Tesla Optimus Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer & Plural Name | Tesla, Inc. · Named after Optimus Prime (official plural: Optimi) |
| Height & Weight | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall · 125 lb (57 kg) weight (10 kg lighter on Gen 2) |
| Carrying & Deadlift Capacity | 45 lb (20 kg) carrying capacity · ~150 lb (68 kg) deadlift |
| Walking Speed | ~5 mph (8 km/h) target · 30% speed increase achieved on Gen 2 |
| Battery Pack | 2.3 kWh, 52V lithium-ion battery pack integrated in torso with consolidated power electronics |
| Body Actuators | 28 structural rotary & linear actuators using inverted planetary roller screws for high shock-load resistance |
| Hands & Dexterity | 11-DoF (Gen 2) → 22-DoF (Gen 3 hand) with multi-finger tactile pressure sensors |
| Foot & Balance System | Human-geometry feet with articulated toe sections + integrated foot force & torque sensors |
| AI Compute & Vision | Tesla FSD neural networks, multi-camera Autopilot vision, Tesla AI5 / AI6 local inference chip + Grok voice AI |
| Manufacturing Sites | Fremont Factory (Gen 1 line) & Gigafactory Texas in Austin (high-volume line) |
| Projected Price Target | ~$20,000–$30,000 at scale · Commercial availability targeted for 2026–2027 |
EVS Motors Houston · Optimus Customization Program
How EVS Motors will customize & protect Tesla Optimus.
Every Optimus leaves the factory in an identical black-and-white/silver shell. Just as Houston Tesla owners bring their Model S, 3, X, Y, and Cybertruck to EVS Motors for wraps, PPF, and custom finishes, we are preparing bespoke customization for consumer and commercial Optimus units.
Custom Vinyl Wraps & Skins
Precision-plotted Inozetek color-change wraps in 117 gloss, matte, satin, metallic, and carbon-fiber finishes for Optimus torso, shoulder, arm, and leg shell panels — without interfering with joints, cameras, or thermal dissipation.
Self-Healing Paint Protection Film (PPF)
Working robots bump into counters, doorways, and equipment. We will offer clear and matte Inozetek INOClear+ and LLumar Valor PPF kits for high-contact torso, forearm, and shin panels to prevent scuffs and scratches.
Corporate Branding & Fleet Liveries
Deploying Optimus in a Houston showroom, hospitality venue, medical facility, or warehouse? We create custom automotive-grade painted shells, company colors, and plotted logos with infused clearcoat lettering.
Priority Waitlist
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FAQ
Tesla Optimus questions.
What is Tesla Optimus (Tesla Bot)?
Tesla Optimus (plural 'Optimi', named after Optimus Prime) is a general-purpose bipedal humanoid robot developed by Tesla, Inc. First announced at Tesla AI Day on August 19, 2021, Optimus is engineered to perform manufacturing, commercial, and household tasks using the same AI neural networks and computer vision developed for Tesla Full Self-Driving vehicles.
What are the height, weight, and battery specs of Tesla Optimus?
Optimus stands 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall, weighs 125 lb (57 kg), and has a carrying capacity of 45 lb (20 kg). It is powered by a 2.3 kWh, 52V lithium-ion battery pack integrated into its torso, 28 custom Tesla rotary and linear actuators using planetary roller screws, and 22-degree-of-freedom (DoF) tactile-sensing hands.
How has Optimus evolved from Gen 1 to Gen 2 and Gen 3?
Tesla showed its 'Bumblebee' walking prototype in September 2022, Optimus Gen 1 in March 2023, and Optimus Gen 2 in December 2023 (with Tesla-designed actuators, 30% faster walking speed, 10 kg weight reduction, articulated neck, foot force sensors, and 11-DoF tactile hands). In late 2024–2026, Tesla introduced 22-DoF Gen 3 hands and began installing production lines in Fremont and Gigafactory Texas ahead of 2026–2027 commercial sales targeted around $20,000–$30,000.
What customization and protection will EVS Motors offer for Tesla Optimus?
EVS Motors in Houston plans to offer precision-cut Paint Protection Film (PPF), custom color and carbon-fiber vinyl wraps/skins, automotive-grade custom painted exterior shells, corporate branding liveries for Houston businesses, and protective accessories for Tesla Optimus owners.