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Figure 02 vs Honda ASIMO

Figure 02 has the stronger public evidence base, with an Arena rating 244 points above Honda ASIMO. Figure 02 is 40 cm taller.

By Jason BurmeisterUpdated Sources checked
Figure 02Honda ASIMO
CompanyFigure AIHonda
CountryUnited StatesJapan
StatusSupersededSuperseded
PriceNot for saleNot for sale
How to get oneNot for saleNot for sale
Arena rating1,3641,120
EvidenceA-C-
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)130 cm (4 ft 3 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)54 kg (119 lb)
Payload20 kg (44 lb)1 kg (2 lb)
Runtime5 h1 h
Degrees of freedomn/a57 DoF
Hand DoF16 DoF13 DoF
Top speed1.33 m/s (4.8 km/h)0.75 m/s (2.7 km/h)
HandsFourth-generation human-scale hands; Figure says each hand has 16 active degrees of freedom and human-equivalent strength.ASIMO has articulated hands that can offer handshakes, respond to gestures, and serve drinks. The 2004 model had 2 DoF per hand; total hand DoF for the 2011 version is not explicitly broken out in the reviewed sources.
Announced2024-08-06n/a

Capability evidence, side by side

score per dimension, 0-100
Manipulation
82
54
Autonomy
82
54
Mobility
54
54
Perception
54
54
Human interaction
34
54
Reliability
82
34
Human-environment fit
82
54
Figure 02
Honda ASIMO

Arena matchup result

overall human like capability
Result
Figure 02
Low
Figure 02 wins
100%
of validated votes
Honda ASIMO wins
0%
of validated votes
Insufficient
0%
tracked separately

Current evidence comparison for Figure 02 and Honda ASIMO.

Figure 02

Figure AI

Figure 02 is a superseded second-generation Figure humanoid with strong customer-confirmed BMW production evidence, including operating hours and output metrics. Its broader manipulation/autonomy claims should be interpreted conservatively because they mostly come from company demos

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Honda ASIMO

Honda
Front full-body view of Honda ASIMO humanoid robot standing on a display platform
Photo: LSDSL, CC BY-SA 2.0 de via Wikimedia Commons

Honda ASIMO is a retired bipedal research humanoid, first unveiled in 2000 and final active in 2022. The 2011 final version is reported as 130 cm tall, with 57 DoF, walking at 2.7 km/h and running at 9 km/h, powered by a 51.8V lithium-ion battery. Weight is conflicting at 54 kg or 48 kg. ASIMO demonstrated walking, running, hopping, stair climbing, push recovery, face/voice recognition, and serving drinks, but all evidence is from secondary sources or video titles; no official Honda spec sheet, independent benchmark, or commercial deployment is available. It was never sold, only leased to museums and events, and is not currently purchasable

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Figure 02 vs Honda ASIMO FAQ

answers from sourced data

Which is better, Figure 02 or Honda ASIMO?

On public evidence, Figure 02 currently rates higher (1,364 vs 1,120). The better choice still depends on the job: compare availability, price and the capability rows above.

Which is taller, Figure 02 or Honda ASIMO?

Figure 02 is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in); Honda ASIMO is 130 cm (4 ft 3 in).

Can you buy the Figure 02 or the Honda ASIMO?

Figure 02: not for sale. Honda ASIMO: not for sale.