The Tesla Optimus, also known as Tesla Bot, is Elon Musk’s vision of a general-purpose humanoid for industrial and household tasks.
Standing 1.73m tall and weighing around 57kg, it is designed to perform repetitive and dangerous tasks that humans typically do in factories and homes.
Optimus features AI-based navigation, vision processing, and dexterous hands, and Tesla aims for cost-efficient mass production. However, it is still in development, with limited real-world demonstrations so far.
The Atlas robot by Boston Dynamics is one of the most advanced bipedal humanoid robots in existence. Designed for agility, strength, and acrobatics, it stands 1.5m tall and weighs around 80kg.
Unlike industrial robots like Digit or Apollo, Atlas is focused on highly dynamic movement, parkour, and precise locomotion.
It serves mainly as a research platform, pushing the boundaries of humanoid motion and control. While impressive, it is not yet a commercial product and is not designed for mass-market applications.
The Unitree G1 is a compact, AI-powered humanoid robot designed for human interaction and smart assistance. Unlike its bigger sibling, Unitree H1, which focuses on agility and industrial applications, the G1 is smaller and optimized for AI-driven interactions. With a height of 1.27m and a weight of 35kg, it is closer to a robotic assistant than a full-scale industrial worker.
While Unitree has not disclosed payload capacity or battery life, early demonstrations show the G1 is capable of smooth, human-like movement and speech interaction, making it a potential assistant in retail, research, and educational environments. However, it lacks commercial deployment, meaning its real-world impact is still unproven.
The NEO Gamma is a safe and intelligent humanoid robot designed to integrate seamlessly into human environments. While the exact payload capacity and battery life are not disclosed, the focus of NEO Gamma is on human-like movement and safety features.
The company positions it as an assistant for both commercial and domestic applications, making it a competitor to robots like Figure 02 and Apollo.
The Figure 02 is an AI-powered humanoid designed for general-purpose work. Standing 1.75m tall and weighing around 60kg, Figure 02 aims to be a fully autonomous workforce assistant.
The company is developing advanced AI and motor control systems, making it a strong competitor to Apollo and NEO Gamma. However, it is still in development, with no widespread deployments yet.
Apollo is a general-purpose humanoid robot designed for human environments. Standing 1.73m tall and weighing 72kg, Apollo has a payload of 25kg and a 4-hour battery life.
Unlike specialized robots like Digit, Apollo aims to replace human labor in multiple industries. It features AI integration, flexible manipulation, and ergonomic motion. While promising, its success depends on how well it integrates into workplaces.
The PM01 is a humanoid robot designed to mimic human movement with a natural gait. It features a 320-degree waist rotation and a top speed of 4.5 mph. At 1.37m tall and 40kg, it is smaller than most humanoids but optimized for businesses, researchers, and developers.
With a 2-hour battery life, the PM01 is one of the few humanoids available for early purchase.
Unlike many humanoid robots still in development or prototype stages, Digit is already used in real-world warehouses. Agility Robotics has designed it specifically for material handling and logistics, meaning it can perform tasks like moving, lifting, and transporting goods.
One of Digit’s biggest strengths is its embodied AI, allowing it to adapt to dynamic environments without needing precise pre-programmed paths. Unlike traditional warehouse robots that follow fixed tracks, Digit can walk, balance, and adjust its path in real-time, making it far more versatile.
The 4NE-1 humanoid robot by NEURA Robotics is designed to assist humans across various domains, including households, healthcare, construction, and industrial settings. Standing at 1.80 meters and weighing 80 kilograms, 4NE-1 is equipped with advanced cognitive abilities, allowing for natural interaction through voice and gestures.
Its 3D vision capabilities enable object, environment, and gesture recognition, while integrated force-torque sensors provide a sense of touch. The robot's design ensures safe collaboration with humans, making it a versatile assistant in daily life.
MenteeBot is a humanoid robot developed to perform tasks in both household and warehouse environments. Standing at 1.75 meters and weighing 70 kilograms, it can carry loads up to 25 kilograms. MenteeBot integrates advanced AI technologies, including Sim2Real learning for realistic movement, NeRF-based real-time 3D mapping, and Large Language Models for task comprehension.
Its design features fully capable hands and agile locomotion, enabling it to perform delicate tasks and navigate complex terrains.
