Figure AI Figure 02vsPudu Robotics PUDU D9

Figure AI Figure 02 leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.

Figure 02

4 wins

PUDU D9

0 wins

Category breakdown

Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity

Figure 02

78
Deployment readiness
25
60
Maintenance confidence
60
Vision-led navigation (estimated)
Navigation
Vision-led navigation (estimated)
Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)

Price accessibility and ROI clarity

Figure 02

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

Figure 02

72
Labor replacement
45
20 kg (standard); 25 kg (hand-specific carrying capacity)
Payload
Exceeding 20 kg total (7-DoF per arm)
1.2 m/s walking speed; 3 m/s max reported
Speed
Up to 2 m/s on flat surfaces
5 hours continuous operation; 2.25 kWh lithium-ion torso battery with 1.5-hour rapid charging
Battery
Up to 8 hours on a single charge with 15Ah battery system

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

Figure 02

75
Environment fit
50
82
Future potential
75
Height 168 cm (5'6")
Footprint
~600 × 500 × 1700 mm (estimated based on 170 cm height; not published)

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

PUDU D9 · Best for

Hotel fetch-and-carry: guest room deliveries, towel replenishment, laundry transport across multiple floors.

Final judgment

If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Figure 02. If the goal is to be ready when PUDU D9's capabilities mature, track it.