Robot comparisons
Figure 03 vs Unitree G1: Premium Factory Humanoid vs Low-Cost Developer Platform
Compare Figure 03 and Unitree G1 by deployment evidence, price signal, platform maturity, buyer fit, AI stack, and US-China market positioning.
Side-by-side evidence
Compare disclosed specifications, commercial status, pricing signals, deployment evidence, and intended uses.
| Evidence | Figure 03 | G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Robot profile | Figure 03 | G1 |
| Manufacturer | Figure AI | Unitree Robotics |
| Country | USA | China |
| Commercial status | Pilot | Deployed |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Height | 168 cm | 127 cm |
| Weight | 60 kg | 35 kg |
| Payload | 20 kg | Not publicly documented |
| Battery | 300 min | 120 min |
| Top speed | 4.3 km/h | 5.4 km/h |
| Actuation | electric | electric |
| Pricing | Not disclosed | $13,500 before tax and shipping (disclosed) |
| AI platform | Helix VLA stack; Helix 2.5 is the latest public autonomy update | Unitree SDK + ROS2 compatible |
| Deployment evidence | BMW Plant Spartanburg Hall 52 logistics sequencing project announced June 2026; no public consumer purchase or residential delivery date disclosed | 200+ units shipped globally |
| Use cases | Manufacturing, Warehouse & logistics, Material handling, Dexterous manipulation, Home assistance | Research & education, Developer platform |