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Figure 02 vs Unitree G1: 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
🇨🇳 Unitree RoboticsProduction Ready
Unitree G1
The $16,000 production benchmark for dynamic bipedal locomotion.
DoF Total35 DoF
Prix$16,000 base price
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Global Advantage: Figure 02
Figure 02: 7 • Unitree G1: 4
Hardware & Kinematic Specification Matrix
Figure 02 vs Unitree G1 : Spécifications Complètes
Normalized physical constraints and manufacturer-reported engineering data.
| Metric | Figure 02 | Unitree G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial StatusProduction readiness | BMW Industrial Pilot | Production Ready |
| Estimated PriceLower entry cost | Enterprise RaaS lease | $16,000 base price |
| Origin & ManufacturerManufacturing base | 🇺🇸 Figure AI (United States) | 🇨🇳 Unitree Robotics (China) |
| HeightHuman scale standard | 168 cm | 127 cm |
| WeightLighter is safer for cobots | 70 kg | 35 kg |
| Total Degrees of FreedomHigher articulation dexterity | 38 DoF | 35 DoF |
| Hand & Finger DoFFine manipulation agility | 16 DoF (5-finger dexterous) | 14 DoF (5-finger dexterous) |
| Peak Actuator TorqueJoint torque capability | 220 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Top Locomotion SpeedSprint & throughput speed | 4.3 km/h | 7.2 km/h |
| Max Payload CapacityHeavy material transport | 20 kg | 3 kg |
| Payload Per HandSingle-hand lifting capacity | 5 kg | 2 kg |
| Battery RuntimeContinuous duty cycle | ~5 h (2.25 kWh) | ~2 h (0.387 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 ARM/NVIDIA edge module |
| 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 Unitree G1
Unitree G1 : Points Forts & Applications
- University robotics labs and academic research departments
- AI developers deploying reinforcement learning policies in ROS2 / Isaac Gym
- Startups and businesses seeking a capable humanoid demo platform under $25,000
Accès commercialUnitree official online store with global shipping, no exclusivity or NDA required.
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