Figure 03 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
Industrial assembly lines and automotive factory floors (BMW partnerships active; controlled environment)
University research labs deploying multiple units for bipedal locomotion, human-robot interaction, and embodied AI studies
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.