Figure 03vsXPeng Iron
Figure 03 leads on 2 of 7 dimensions — strongest on labor replacement.
03
1 wins
Iron
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 62Deployment readiness62
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 80Price accessibility10
- 48ROI clarity48
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 71Labor replacement55
- 20 kg total carry payloadPayload22 DOF per hand enabling delicate manipulation such as grabbing eggs and unscrewing caps
- 1.2 m/s (4.3 km/h)Speed2 meters per second (~6.5 feet per second) in testing
- approximately 16-hour battery lifeBatteryAll-solid-state batteries with ultra-high energy density; runtime duration not publicly disclosed
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 66Environment fit68
- 82Future potential78
- UnknownFootprint1.73 m tall; width and depth not disclosed
03 · Best for
Industrial assembly lines and automotive factory floors (BMW partnerships active; controlled environment)
Iron · Best for
Retail showroom product demonstrator in 200+ sq m spaces with steady foot traffic
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.