RankedBoston Dynamics Atlas vs Tesla Optimus V3
Key facts
Boston Dynamics Atlas (Boston Dynamics; Pilot) and Tesla Optimus V3 (Tesla; Prototype) are both humanoid robots. Published for only one of them: height (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)); weight (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 90 kg (198 lb)); degrees of freedom (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 56); payload (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 30 kg (66 lb)); runtime (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 4 h). Neither maker has published a price. Robot 500: Boston Dynamics Atlas #47 (score 61.6), Tesla Optimus V3 not ranked (fewer than 2 sourced capability figures). Disclosure: Boston Dynamics Atlas has 16 sourced values (57% of tracked fields), Tesla Optimus V3 has 8 (30%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/boston-dynamics-atlas-vs-tesla-optimus-v3/ (checked 2026-09-26) · Every figure below links to its source · Boston Dynamics Atlas spec sheet · Tesla Optimus V3 spec sheet
| Spec | Boston Dynamics Atlas | Tesla Optimus V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Pilot | Prototype |
| Price | Not published | Not published |
| Robot 500 | #47 · 61.6 | Not ranked |
| Launch | ||
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| Status | ||
| Units deployed | ||
| Body | ||
| Height | ||
| Weight | ||
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| Mobility | ||
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| Dexterity | ||
| Total degrees of freedom | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| DOF per hand | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Payload | ||
| Carry payload | 30 kg (66 lb)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-23)Conditions: sustained (not instant/peak); per definitions.md, maker's "instant" figure recorded separately as peak_lift | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Per-arm payload | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Peak lift | 50 kg (110 lb)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-23)Conditions: short-duration/instant lift, per manufacturer's product page | Not tracked |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Processor | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| AI performance | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Teleoperation | Teleoperation for training data (company statement)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-26) | Teleoperation for training data (company statement)ManufacturerSource: assets-ir.tesla.com (2026-09-26) |
| Sensors | ||
| Cameras | Tactile sensing and 360° camera view (exact camera count not stated)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-23) | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Runtime | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Charge time | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Hot-swappable battery | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Software | ||
| SDK | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Safety | ||
| Certifications | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Commercial | ||
| Regions sold | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
Confidence labels: Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Reported = credible media or retailer, not confirmed by the maker · ⚠ Unconfirmed = leak or single source · Not disclosed = not published. We never estimate missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the Boston Dynamics Atlas and the Tesla Optimus V3?
Published for only one of them: height (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)); weight (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 90 kg (198 lb)); degrees of freedom (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 56); payload (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 30 kg (66 lb)); runtime (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 4 h). Neither maker has published a price.
Which is cheaper, the Boston Dynamics Atlas or the Tesla Optimus V3?
Neither maker has published a price. Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher in the Robot 500, the Boston Dynamics Atlas or the Tesla Optimus V3?
Robot 500: Boston Dynamics Atlas #47 (score 61.6), Tesla Optimus V3 not ranked (fewer than 2 sourced capability figures). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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