Figure 02 vs Figure 03: Key Differences

Figure 02 has larger dimensions (168 x 50 x 30 cm) and weighs 70 kg, designed primarily for industrial environments with a focus on durability and compliance with industrial safety standards. In contrast, Figure 03 is 9% lighter and smaller (167 x 60 x 50 cm), with softer multi-density foam padding and textile covering to enhance safety for domestic and commercial settings. The manufacturing process for Figure 03 shifts from CNC machining to die-casting and injection molding, allowing for cost reduction and mass production.

Figure 02 moves at 4.3 km/h (1.2 m/s) with vision-based SLAM navigation using onboard cameras, optimized for industrial tasks requiring precise autonomous movement. Figure 03 improves mobility speed to 4.2 km/h and employs the Helix AI system combining vision, language, and action, with SLAM and mmWave data offload, enabling better fleet learning and navigation in cluttered or dynamic environments like homes.

Figure 02 is equipped with six RGB cameras, IMU, gyroscope, force sensors, a touchless human detection sensor, microphones, and speakers for perception and interaction in industrial settings. Figure 03 advances this suite with palm cameras, tactile fingertip sensors capable of sensing a few grams of pressure, an improved auditory system with more powerful speakers and repositioned microphones, and wider field-of-view cameras, enhancing real-time response and delicate manipulation.

Figure 02 uses a custom Linux-based OS with ROS-style APIs and Nvidia RTX GPU modules for AI inference, supporting fully autonomous control with remote override. Figure 03 integrates the Helix AI system based on ROS and Linux, supporting Python and C++ APIs, with vision-language-action processing that enables learning directly from humans and adapting to new tasks via natural language prompts, representing a significant step toward general-purpose autonomy.

Figure 02’s battery details are unspecified, though it integrates the battery into the torso. Figure 03 features an internal, wirelessly charged battery compliant with UN38.3 standards, offering 3-5 years of battery life, and improved energy efficiency supporting longer autonomous operation and reduced downtime.

Figure 02 targets industrial applications like automotive assembly and hazardous material handling, designed for repetitive, high-precision tasks in controlled environments. Figure 03 broadens this scope to include home assistance, elderly care, household chores, and light object manipulation, emphasizing safety and adaptability in complex, cluttered, or human-centric spaces.

Both robots operate on Linux-based systems with ROS integration, but Figure 03’s Helix AI system supports advanced vision-language-action capabilities and app integration for remote monitoring and voice commands. This makes Figure 03 more versatile for interactive and adaptive tasks compared to the more industrially focused software stack of Figure 02.

Figure 02 includes emergency stop, collision detection, and compliant actuators for industrial safety. Figure 03 enhances safety with multi-density foam padding, soft textile coverings, pinch point protection, emergency stop, and obstacle avoidance, addressing risks associated with domestic and close human interaction environments.

Figure 02 is priced at approximately $130,000, reflecting its industrial-grade build and capabilities. Figure 03 is offered in a lower price range of $50,000 to $70,000, enabled by redesigned manufacturing processes and component cost reductions, making it more accessible for broader commercial and domestic use.