Figure AI Figure 02vsKepler Robotics Mechanical Qilin
Figure AI Figure 02 leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
Figure 02
4 wins
Mechanical Qilin
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 78Deployment readiness35
- 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
- 31Price accessibility30
- 62ROI clarity25
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement60
- 20 kg (standard); 25 kg (hand-specific carrying capacity)Payloadapproximately 1 ton
- 1.2 m/s walking speed; 3 m/s max reportedSpeed—
- 5 hours continuous operation; 2.25 kWh lithium-ion torso battery with 1.5-hour rapid chargingBattery8-hour shift on one charge
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 75Environment fit70
- 82Future potential75
- Height 168 cm (5'6")Footprint2175 × 800 × 1630 mm (W × D × H)
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
Mechanical Qilin · Best for
Mountain rescue resupply: transport food, medical kits, equipment on steep slopes where vehicles cannot reach
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Figure 02. If the goal is to be ready when Mechanical Qilin's capabilities mature, track it.