Figure AI Figure 02vsXPeng Iron
Figure AI Figure 02 leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
Figure 02
4 wins
Iron
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 accessibility10
- 62ROI clarity48
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement55
- 20 kg (standard); 25 kg (hand-specific carrying capacity)Payload22 DOF per hand enabling delicate manipulation such as grabbing eggs and unscrewing caps
- 1.2 m/s walking speed; 3 m/s max reportedSpeed2 meters per second (~6.5 feet per second) in testing
- 5 hours continuous operation; 2.25 kWh lithium-ion torso battery with 1.5-hour rapid chargingBatteryAll-solid-state batteries with ultra-high energy density; runtime duration not publicly disclosed
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 75Environment fit68
- 82Future potential78
- Height 168 cm (5'6")Footprint1.73 m tall; width and 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
Iron · Best for
Retail showroom product demonstrator in 200+ sq m spaces with steady foot traffic
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Figure 02. If the goal is to be ready when Iron's capabilities mature, track it.

