Optimus Gen 3 vs 4NE-1
Optimus Gen 3 from Tesla and 4NE-1 from Neura Robotics target overlapping use cases, so the decision usually comes down to price, payload and how soon you can actually take delivery. At least one of the two has no public list price, so budget planning means talking to the maker directly. Optimus Gen 3 carries more payload, which matters for material handling work. Availability also differs, so check the shipping window before committing.
Maker
TeslaNeura Robotics
Price
$30kPOA
Availability
AnnouncedPre-order
Launch year
20212024
Height
173 cm180 cm
Weight
57 kg80 kg
Payload
20 kg15 kg
Runtime
—4 h
Degrees of freedom
4038
Capabilities
Carry objects, Factory part handling, Sorting, Walking on stairs, Folding laundry, Vision-only navigationMachine tending, Human-safe collaboration, Household tasks, Speech interaction, Skill downloads
Pick Optimus Gen 3 if
Buyers who want the cheapest general-purpose humanoid and can wait
Pick 4NE-1 if
European manufacturers with strict safety rules