Optimus Gen 3 vs Walker S1
Optimus Gen 3 from Tesla and Walker S1 from UBTech 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
TeslaUBTech
Price
$30kPOA
Availability
AnnouncedAvailable now
Launch year
20212024
Height
173 cm172 cm
Weight
57 kg76 kg
Payload
20 kg15 kg
Runtime
—2 h
Degrees of freedom
4041
Capabilities
Carry objects, Factory part handling, Sorting, Walking on stairs, Folding laundry, Vision-only navigationQuality inspection, Sorting, Material handling, Collaborative work, Fleet coordination
Pick Optimus Gen 3 if
Buyers who want the cheapest general-purpose humanoid and can wait
Pick Walker S1 if
Automotive plants in Asia

