Figure AI Figure 02 leads on 3 of 7 dimensions — strongest on labor replacement.
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
Reinforcement learning training and algorithm development in university robotics labs
Sheet-metal loading in automotive assembly — 2-second cycle precision on BMW X3 production line, 90,000+ parts handled in 11-month pilot
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.