ASIMO vs Optimus Gen 3: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Honda vs Tesla — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
ASIMO leads in more DOF, while Optimus Gen 3 leads in higher payload, longer runtime. Overall, Optimus Gen 3 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
ASIMO
Honda
Optimus Gen 3
Tesla
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ASIMO Optimus Gen 3
Specifications
Never sold commerciallyPrice~$20,000–$25,000 target (consumer)
130 cmHeight168 cm
48 kgWeight55 kg
57DOF50
1 kgPayload25 kg
1hRuntime9h
2.5 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Proprietary Honda embedded systemsComputeTesla AI5 custom SoC
Pros and cons at a glance
ASIMO
Pros
- 57 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Optimus Gen 3
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Long runtime (9h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 50 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do ASIMO and Optimus Gen 3 compare on price?
ASIMO: Never sold commercially. Optimus Gen 3: ~$20,000–$25,000 target (consumer).
Which has higher payload: ASIMO or Optimus Gen 3?
Optimus Gen 3 rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 1 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is ASIMO or Optimus Gen 3 actually available to buy?
ASIMO has been discontinued. Optimus Gen 3 is in active development without commercial availability. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Last updated: 2025
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