Figure AI Figure 02vsUnitree B1

Close call. Figure 02 and B1 trade wins across the matrix.

Figure 02

1 wins

Category breakdown

Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity

Even

78
Deployment readiness
82
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

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

Figure 02

72
Labor replacement
64
20 kg (standard); 25 kg (hand-specific carrying capacity)
Payload
20 kg walking, ~80 kg standing maximum
1.2 m/s walking speed; 3 m/s max reported
Speed
1.2–1.8 m/s
5 hours continuous operation; 2.25 kWh lithium-ion torso battery with 1.5-hour rapid charging
Battery
~2 hours continuous walking; up to ~5 hours standing; 1-2 hour recharge

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

Even

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

B1 · Best for

Perimeter security patrols at industrial plants, utility substations, and campuses—replacing overnight guard rounds

Final judgment

Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.