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Figure 02 vs UBTECH Walker S1: 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
🇨🇳 UBTECH RoboticsAutomotive Factory Deployment

UBTECH Walker S1
China's leading production humanoid deployed across BYD and Nio automotive assembly lines.
DoF Total41 DoF
PrixB2B Enterprise Lease / Purchase (~$65,000 est.)
Technical Equivalence
Overall technical balance across platforms
Figure 02: 5 • UBTECH Walker S1: 5
Hardware & Kinematic Specification Matrix
Figure 02 vs UBTECH Walker S1 : Spécifications Complètes
Normalized physical constraints and manufacturer-reported engineering data.
| Metric | Figure 02 | UBTECH Walker S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial StatusProduction readiness | BMW Industrial Pilot | Automotive Factory Deployment |
| Estimated PriceLower entry cost | Enterprise RaaS lease | B2B Enterprise Lease / Purchase (~$65,000 est.) |
| Origin & ManufacturerManufacturing base | 🇺🇸 Figure AI (United States) | 🇨🇳 UBTECH Robotics (China) |
| HeightHuman scale standard | 168 cm | 172 cm |
| WeightLighter is safer for cobots | 70 kg | 76 kg |
| Total Degrees of FreedomHigher articulation dexterity | 38 DoF | 41 DoF |
| Hand & Finger DoFFine manipulation agility | 16 DoF (5-finger dexterous) | 12 DoF (5-finger dexterous) |
| Peak Actuator TorqueJoint torque capability | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Top Locomotion SpeedSprint & throughput speed | 4.3 km/h | 4.5 km/h |
| Max Payload CapacityHeavy material transport | 20 kg | 15 kg |
| Payload Per HandSingle-hand lifting capacity | 5 kg | 5 kg |
| Battery RuntimeContinuous duty cycle | ~5 h (2.25 kWh) | ~3.5 h (1.2 kWh) |
| 3D LiDAR SensorSpatial SLAM precision | No (Pure Vision) | Yes (Integrated) |
| Onboard Compute ArchitectureEdge inference hardware | Custom 3x neural compute modules (Helix VLA) | High-performance multi-edge industrial compute |
| 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 UBTECH Walker S1
UBTECH Walker S1 : Points Forts & Applications
- Automotive assembly and electronics manufacturing plants
- Logistics facilities deploying combined AGV and humanoid fleets
- Enterprise robotics automation labs seeking factory-hardened platforms
Accès commercialDirect B2B enterprise procurement through UBTECH Robotics.
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