Figure AI Figure 02vsPAL Robotics TIAGo Head
Figure AI Figure 02 leads on 3 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
Figure 02
1 wins
TIAGo Head
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 78Deployment 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
- 31Price accessibility87
- 62ROI clarity48
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement35
- 20 kg (standard); 25 kg (hand-specific carrying capacity)PayloadNone (tabletop head only, no manipulation)
- 1.2 m/s walking speed; 3 m/s max reportedSpeedN/A (stationary head)
- 5 hours continuous operation; 2.25 kWh lithium-ion torso battery with 1.5-hour rapid chargingBatteryMains powered (110V/230V AC)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 75Environment fit72
- 82Future potential78
- Height 168 cm (5'6")Footprint320 × 255 × 450 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
TIAGo Head · Best for
University robotics labs: Multi-year student projects in HRI, gesture recognition, dialogue systems
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Figure 02. If the goal is to be ready when TIAGo Head's capabilities mature, track it.