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Figure 02 vs Figure 03: Engineering & Capability Comparison
Independent side-by-side technical evaluation of kinematic DoF, motor torque, sensor platforms, AI architecture, and commercial procurement feasibility.
🇺🇸 Figure AIBMW Industrial Pilot

Figure 02
The production-deployed humanoid combining OpenAI neural models and 16 DoF hands.
DoF Total38 DoF
PrixEnterprise RaaS lease
🇺🇸 Figure AIGeneral Production

Figure 03
The first general-purpose humanoid with zero-shot home autonomy.
DoF Total38 DoF
PrixEnterprise RaaS / Direct Purchase
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Hardware & Kinematic Specification Matrix
Figure 02 vs Figure 03 : Spécifications Complètes
Normalized physical constraints and manufacturer-reported engineering data.
| Metric | Figure 02 | Figure 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial StatusProduction readiness | BMW Industrial Pilot | General Production |
| Estimated PriceLower entry cost | Enterprise RaaS lease | Enterprise RaaS / Direct Purchase |
| Origin & ManufacturerManufacturing base | 🇺🇸 Figure AI (United States) | 🇺🇸 Figure AI (United States) |
| HeightHuman scale standard | 168 cm | 168 cm |
| WeightLighter is safer for cobots | 70 kg | 70 kg |
| Total Degrees of FreedomHigher articulation dexterity | 38 DoF | 38 DoF |
| Hand & Finger DoFFine manipulation agility | 16 DoF (5-finger dexterous) | 16 DoF (5-finger dexterous) |
| Peak Actuator TorqueJoint torque capability | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Top Locomotion SpeedSprint & throughput speed | 4.3 km/h | 4.3 km/h |
| Max Payload CapacityHeavy material transport | 20 kg | 20 kg |
| Payload Per HandSingle-hand lifting capacity | 5 kg | 5 kg |
| Battery RuntimeContinuous duty cycle | ~5 h (2.25 kWh) | ~5 h (2.25 kWh) |
| 3D LiDAR SensorSpatial SLAM precision | No (Pure Vision) | No (Pure Vision) |
| Onboard Compute ArchitectureEdge inference hardware | Custom 3x neural compute modules (Helix VLA) | Custom neural compute modules (Helix VLA) |
| Real-World Autonomy RatingUnsupervised operational capability (/10) | 8.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10 |
When to choose Figure 02
Figure 02 : Points Forts & Applications
- Automotive manufacturers and high-volume industrial assembly lines
- Logistics hubs seeking flexible automation without redesigning manual workstations
- Tier-1 enterprises running large-scale embodied AI pilot programs
Accès commercialDirect Figure AI fleet deployment for enterprise partners (e.g. BMW Spartanburg assembly line).
When to choose Figure 03
Figure 03 : Points Forts & Applications
- Domestic assistance
- Unstructured environments
- Generalist tasks
Accès commercialFigure AI deployment for enterprise and residential partners.
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