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Figure 02 vs NEURA 4NE1: 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
🇳🇴 NEURA RoboticsEnterprise Pilot / Industrial Validation

NEURA 4NE1
German cognitive humanoid combining artificial tactile skin, 55 DOF, and the Neuron AI multimodal foundation model.
DoF Total55 DoF
Prix€98,000 (~$106,000) / €60,000 volume
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Figure 02: 2 • NEURA 4NE1: 5
Hardware & Kinematic Specification Matrix
Figure 02 vs NEURA 4NE1 : Spécifications Complètes
Normalized physical constraints and manufacturer-reported engineering data.
| Metric | Figure 02 | NEURA 4NE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial StatusProduction readiness | BMW Industrial Pilot | Enterprise Pilot / Industrial Validation |
| Estimated PriceLower entry cost | Enterprise RaaS lease | €98,000 (~$106,000) / €60,000 volume |
| Origin & ManufacturerManufacturing base | 🇺🇸 Figure AI (United States) | 🇩🇪 NEURA Robotics (Germany) |
| HeightHuman scale standard | 168 cm | 180 cm |
| WeightLighter is safer for cobots | 70 kg | 80 kg |
| Total Degrees of FreedomHigher articulation dexterity | 38 DoF | 55 DoF |
| Hand & Finger DoFFine manipulation agility | 16 DoF (5-finger dexterous) | 24 DoF (5-finger dexterous) |
| Peak Actuator TorqueJoint torque capability | 220 Nm | Undisclosed |
| Top Locomotion SpeedSprint & throughput speed | 4.3 km/h | 5 km/h |
| Max Payload CapacityHeavy material transport | 20 kg | 20 kg |
| Payload Per HandSingle-hand lifting capacity | 5 kg | 10 kg |
| Battery RuntimeContinuous duty cycle | ~5 h (2.25 kWh) | ~6 h |
| 3D LiDAR SensorSpatial SLAM precision | No (Pure Vision) | No (Pure Vision) |
| Onboard Compute ArchitectureEdge inference hardware | Custom 3x neural compute modules (Helix VLA) | On-board Edge Heterogeneous AI Acceleration running ROS 2 |
| Real-World Autonomy RatingUnsupervised operational capability (/10) | 8.5 / 10 | 7 / 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 NEURA 4NE1
NEURA 4NE1 : Points Forts & Applications
- Bimanual industrial machine tending
- High-mix assembly requiring force feedback
- Co-working in shared human manufacturing cells
Accès commercialDirect from NEURA Robotics (Metzingen)
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