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Figure 02 vs Tesla Optimus Gen 2: 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
🇺🇸 TeslaFactory Pilot (FSD Hardware)
Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Custom Tesla actuators, 22 DoF hands with tactile sensing, and FSD compute.
DoF Total39 DoF
Prix$20,000 - $30,000 (Target)
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Figure 02: 1 • Tesla Optimus Gen 2: 7
Hardware & Kinematic Specification Matrix
Figure 02 vs Tesla Optimus Gen 2 : Spécifications Complètes
Normalized physical constraints and manufacturer-reported engineering data.
| Metric | Figure 02 | Tesla Optimus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial StatusProduction readiness | BMW Industrial Pilot | Factory Pilot (FSD Hardware) |
| Estimated PriceLower entry cost | Enterprise RaaS lease | $20,000 - $30,000 (Target) |
| Origin & ManufacturerManufacturing base | 🇺🇸 Figure AI (United States) | 🇺🇸 Tesla (United States) |
| HeightHuman scale standard | 168 cm | 173 cm |
| WeightLighter is safer for cobots | 70 kg | 57 kg |
| Total Degrees of FreedomHigher articulation dexterity | 38 DoF | 39 DoF |
| Hand & Finger DoFFine manipulation agility | 16 DoF (5-finger dexterous) | 22 DoF (5-finger dexterous) |
| Peak Actuator TorqueJoint torque capability | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Top Locomotion SpeedSprint & throughput speed | 4.3 km/h | 5.4 km/h |
| Max Payload CapacityHeavy material transport | 20 kg | 20 kg |
| Payload Per HandSingle-hand lifting capacity | 5 kg | 11 kg |
| Battery RuntimeContinuous duty cycle | ~5 h (2.25 kWh) | ~6 h (2.3 kWh) |
| 3D LiDAR SensorSpatial SLAM precision | No (Pure Vision) | No (Pure Vision) |
| Onboard Compute ArchitectureEdge inference hardware | Custom 3x neural compute modules (Helix VLA) | Dual Tesla Hardware 4 (HW4) SoC with custom NPU |
| Real-World Autonomy RatingUnsupervised operational capability (/10) | 8.5 / 10 | 8 / 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 Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 : Points Forts & Applications
- Internal manufacturing automation across Tesla automotive and battery lines
- Technology benchmark showcasing convergence of Tesla FSD computer vision with robotics
- Tracking the most aggressive volume-production cost-down trajectory in humanoids
Accès commercialExclusive internal operations at Tesla Gigafactories. Public consumer commercialization targeted for 2026-2027.
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