Figure AI Figure 02vsPAL Robotics TIAGO
Figure AI Figure 02 leads on 3 of 7 dimensions — strongest on ROI clarity.
Figure 02
1 wins
TIAGO
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 78Deployment readiness78
- 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 accessibility53
- 62ROI clarity45
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement35
- 20 kg (standard); 25 kg (hand-specific carrying capacity)Payload70 kg base; 150 kg with AI variant; 3 kg arm fully extended
- 1.2 m/s walking speed; 3 m/s max reportedSpeed1.5 m/s max
- 5 hours continuous operation; 2.25 kWh lithium-ion torso battery with 1.5-hour rapid chargingBattery36V 20Ah Li-Ion (runtime not specified)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 75Environment fit72
- 82Future potential76
- Height 168 cm (5'6")Footprint54 cm diameter / 30 cm height (base); dual-arm variant TIAGo++ reaches 1.75 m high
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
TIAGO · Best for
Research platform for mobile manipulation and human-robot interaction studies in academic labs
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.