Figure AI Figure 02vsTesla Optimus Gen 2

Figure AI Figure 02 leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.

Figure 02

2 wins

Optimus Gen 2

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

Even

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

Even

72
Labor replacement
65
20 kg (standard); 25 kg (hand-specific carrying capacity)
Payload
20 kg
1.2 m/s walking speed; 3 m/s max reported
Speed
8 km/h (5 mph) walking
5 hours continuous operation; 2.25 kWh lithium-ion torso battery with 1.5-hour rapid charging
Battery
2.3 kWh lithium-ion battery, approximately 8 hours typical light-duty operation

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

Figure 02

75
Environment fit
50
82
Future potential
80
Height 168 cm (5'6")
Footprint
400 × 300 × 1730 mm (estimated based on 173 cm height; exact width/depth not disclosed)

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

Optimus Gen 2 · Best for

Battery cell sorting in high-volume automotive factories (Tesla's own proven use case)

Final judgment

If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Figure 02. If the goal is to be ready when Optimus Gen 2's capabilities mature, track it.