Figure AI Figure 01 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Figure AI |
|---|---|
| Model | Figure 01 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Category | Humanoid, Logistics |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Dimensions | 45cm L × 58cm W × 167cm H |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Ethernet, 4G/LTE |
| Country of origin | US |
Key features
- 167 cm bipedal humanoid
- 43 degrees of freedom
- OpenAI multimodal AI integration
- 1.2 m/s walking speed
- 6 DOF hands
- Viral task demonstration platform
- Superseded by Figure 02 (2024)
What is it?
Figure 01 is the first-generation prototype humanoid robot from Figure AI, used to demonstrate bipedal locomotion, dexterous manipulation, and AI-powered task execution before the launch of Figure 02.
Who is it for?
Figure 01 was a development platform, not a commercial product. It was used internally by Figure AI and for public demonstration, including the viral OpenAI collaboration video demonstrating multimodal reasoning and task execution.
Key specs
- Height: 167 cm
- Weight: ~60 kg
- DOF: 43 degrees of freedom
- Walking speed: 1.2 m/s
- AI: OpenAI multimodal reasoning integration
- Hands: 6 degrees of freedom per hand
How it compares
Vs Figure 02: Figure 02 adds improved hand dexterity, onboard cameras and microphones for speech interaction, 50% faster walking, and 30% more payload capacity. Figure 01 established the foundational platform that Figure 02 iterates upon.
Limitations
- First-generation prototype — superseded by Figure 02
- 1.2 m/s walking speed slower than Figure 02
- Not commercially deployed or available
- Development platform with limited production intent
FAQ
How does Figure 01 differ from Figure 02?
Figure 01 was the first prototype developed by Figure AI, used for initial capability demonstrations including the viral OpenAI collaboration video. Figure 02 is the second-generation commercial system with improved dexterity, a new hand design, onboard cameras for speech interaction, and 50% faster walking speed.
What was the Figure 01 used for?
Figure 01 was a development and demonstration prototype used to validate bipedal locomotion, dexterous manipulation, and AI task execution. It demonstrated coffee making and collaborated with OpenAI on a multimodal reasoning demonstration.
What are the key specs of Figure 01?
Figure 01 stands 167 cm tall, weighs approximately 60 kg, has 43 degrees of freedom, and demonstrated walking at 1.2 m/s and performing manipulation tasks using onboard AI.
Is Figure 01 still in use?
Figure 01 was superseded by Figure 02 in 2024. Figure AI has moved to Figure 02 as its primary development and deployment platform.
Who invested in Figure AI?
Figure AI has raised over $750M from investors including Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and others, at a valuation exceeding $2.6B as of 2024.