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Figure 02 vs Unitree G1

Figure 02 has the stronger public evidence base, with an Arena rating 96 points above Unitree G1. Only Unitree G1 has a price you can order at ($13,500); Figure 02 is not for sale. Figure 02 is 38 cm taller.

By Jason BurmeisterUpdated Sources checked
Figure 02Unitree G1
CompanyFigure AIUnitree Robotics
CountryUnited StatesChina
StatusSupersededPurchasable
PriceNot for sale$13,500
How to get oneNot for saleBuy now
Arena rating1,3641,268
EvidenceA-B+
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)132 cm (4 ft 4 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)35 kg (77 lb)
Payload20 kg (44 lb)2 kg (4 lb)
Runtime5 h2 h
Degrees of freedomn/a23 DoF
Hand DoF16 DoF7 DoF
Top speed1.33 m/s (4.8 km/h)2 m/s (7.2 km/h)
HandsFourth-generation human-scale hands; Figure says each hand has 16 active degrees of freedom and human-equivalent strength.Base G1 listing has no dexterous hand; EDU options include Dex3-1, a 7-DoF three-finger hand, with optional tactile arrays.
Announced2024-08-062024-05-15

Capability evidence, side by side

score per dimension, 0-100
Manipulation
82
92
Autonomy
82
92
Mobility
54
92
Perception
54
92
Human interaction
34
34
Reliability
82
34
Human-environment fit
82
54
Figure 02
Unitree G1

Arena matchup result

overall human like capability
Result
Figure 02
Low
Figure 02 wins
100%
of validated votes
Unitree G1 wins
0%
of validated votes
Insufficient
0%
tracked separately

Current evidence comparison for Figure 02 and Unitree G1.

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Figure 02 is a superseded second-generation Figure humanoid with strong customer-confirmed BMW production evidence, including operating hours and output metrics.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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Unitree G1

Unitree Robotics
Unitree G1 humanoid robot walking across a patterned carpet at a technology event
Photo: Sayanesy, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

Unitree G1 is a current, publicly listed humanoid research platform with strong accessibility evidence and multiple real-hardware research papers. Its commercial deployment proof is weak, and base versus EDU configuration differences must not be merged

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Figure 02 vs Unitree G1 FAQ

answers from sourced data

Which is better, Figure 02 or Unitree G1?

On public evidence, Figure 02 currently rates higher (1,364 vs 1,268). The better choice still depends on the job: compare availability, price and the capability rows above.

Which is taller, Figure 02 or Unitree G1?

Figure 02 is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in); Unitree G1 is 132 cm (4 ft 4 in).

Can you buy the Figure 02 or the Unitree G1?

Figure 02: not for sale. Unitree G1: buy now.