For power grid and petrochemical facility inspections, where thermal imaging and gas sensing payloads and all-terrain mobility justify cost., B2 is easier to deploy today — Optimus Gen 2 is the longer bet on capability.
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
Battery cell sorting in high-volume automotive factories (Tesla's own proven use case)
Power grid and petrochemical facility inspections, where thermal imaging and gas sensing payloads and all-terrain mobility justify cost.
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose B2. If the goal is to be ready when Optimus Gen 2's capabilities mature, track it.