EngineAI SE01 vs Tesla Optimus Gen 1
Tesla Optimus Gen 1 has the stronger public evidence base, with an Arena rating 72 points above EngineAI SE01.
| EngineAI SE01 | Tesla Optimus Gen 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | EngineAI | Tesla |
| Country | China | United States |
| Status | Prototype | Prototype |
| Price | No public price | Not for sale |
| How to get one | Contact sales | Not for sale |
| Arena rating | ||
| Evidence | C- | C |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | n/a |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Runtime | 2 h | n/a |
| Degrees of freedom | 32 DoF | 28 DoF |
| Hand DoF | n/a | 11 DoF |
| Top speed | 2 m/s (7.2 km/h) | 0.58 m/s (2.1 km/h) |
| Hands | Described as five-finger dexterous hands for realistic grasping and manipulation (africasatellite.com). | Reported 11 hand DoF in AI Day coverage and official AI Day 2 presentation. |
| Announced | 2024-10-24 | 2022-09-30 |
Capability evidence, side by side
score per dimension, 0-100Arena matchup result
overall human like capabilityCurrent evidence comparison for EngineAI SE01 and Tesla Optimus Gen 1.
EngineAI SE01
EngineAIEngineAI SE01 is a full-size biped humanoid (170 cm, 55 kg, 32 DoF) introduced in October 2024 as the company's first humanoid with a natural, human-like walking gait. The gait is achieved through end-to-end neural networks, reinforcement learning, and imitation learning using self-developed harmonic joint modules. Specs include 330 Nm joint torque, dual NVIDIA/Intel processors, and stereo cameras (plus LiDAR/depth/IR per unofficial source). Evidence consists of official and third-party videos with titles indicating walking demos, including a long-distance campus test, but no transcripts or independent analysis. There is no evidence of autonomous task execution, manipulation beyond a spec claim of dexterous hands, customer deployment, or official pricing
Tesla Optimus Gen 1
TeslaTesla Optimus Gen 1 is an early prototype with limited stage mobility evidence and presentation-reported specs, not a deployed or current robot
EngineAI SE01 vs Tesla Optimus Gen 1 FAQ
answers from sourced dataWhich is better, EngineAI SE01 or Tesla Optimus Gen 1?
On public evidence, Tesla Optimus Gen 1 currently rates higher (844 vs 772). The better choice still depends on the job: compare availability, price and the capability rows above.
Can you buy the EngineAI SE01 or the Tesla Optimus Gen 1?
EngineAI SE01: contact sales. Tesla Optimus Gen 1: not for sale.