Boston Dynamics StretchvsFigure AI Figure 02

Boston Dynamics Stretch leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.

Stretch

3 wins

Figure 02

0 wins

Category breakdown

Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity

Stretch

88
Deployment readiness
78
60
Maintenance confidence
60
Vision-led navigation (estimated)
Navigation
Vision-led navigation (estimated)
Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)

Price accessibility and ROI clarity

Even

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

Stretch

78
Labor replacement
72
23 kg (50 lbs)
Payload
20 kg (standard); 25 kg (hand-specific carrying capacity)
Up to 2 m/s driving speed
Speed
1.2 m/s walking speed; 3 m/s max reported
Up to 16 hours with high capacity option; more than a full shift on standard charge
Battery
5 hours continuous operation; 2.25 kWh lithium-ion torso battery with 1.5-hour rapid charging

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

Stretch

Stretch · Best for

Large 3PL/logistics networks scaling to 1,000+ units across regional hubs

Figure 02 · Best for

Sheet-metal loading in automotive assembly — 2-second cycle precision on BMW X3 production line, 90,000+ parts handled in 11-month pilot

Final judgment

If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Stretch. If the goal is to be ready when Figure 02's capabilities mature, track it.