Figure AI Figure 02 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Figure AI |
|---|---|
| Model | Figure 02 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Category | Humanoid, Logistics |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Dimensions | 168cm H |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Ethernet |
| Country of origin | US |
Key features
- BMW automotive manufacturing deployment — first Fortune 500 humanoid
- OpenAI multimodal AI — natural language task instruction
- $675M raised; $2.6B valuation (2024)
- Backed by Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia, Jeff Bezos
- 168cm human-scale form factor
- Operates in existing human-designed facilities
- Highest-profile commercial humanoid of 2024
What is it?
Figure 02 is the highest-profile commercial general-purpose humanoid — deployed at BMW manufacturing, backed by OpenAI and Microsoft, and raising the bar for what commercial humanoid deployment looks like in 2024.
Who is it for?
- Large manufacturers evaluating humanoid robot automation (automotive, electronics, logistics)
- Enterprises seeking general-purpose humanoid capable of natural language task instruction
- Partners in Figure AI's commercial deployment program
Key specs
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 70 kg
- AI: OpenAI multimodal — natural language task reasoning
- Dexterity: Multi-DOF hands; manipulation in unstructured environments
- Deployment: BMW manufacturing (active); partnerships expanding
- Backing: Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, BMW, Samsung
- Valuation: $2.6B (2024)
- Origin: Figure AI (Sunnyvale, CA)
- Purchase: B2B partnership via figure.ai
Limitations
- Not commercially available for general purchase — partnership program
- Early deployment stage — task scope still expanding
- High cost per unit
- Requires significant integration and safety validation
FAQ
What is the Figure AI Figure 02 used for?
Figure 02 is deployed in automotive manufacturing — active commercial pilots are running at BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina facility for assembly line tasks. Figure AI also has a partnership agreement with Amazon for warehouse logistics evaluation, representing two of the most advanced commercial humanoid deployments in the US.
How much does the Figure AI Figure 02 cost?
Figure 02 is not publicly priced and is available only through B2B partnership. Figure AI raised a $675 million Series B at a $2.6 billion valuation in 2024, indicating enterprise pricing in the six-figure range per unit for initial commercial deployments.
What is the OpenAI integration in Figure AI Figure 02?
Figure AI has a direct partnership with OpenAI to integrate advanced language model reasoning into Figure 02. This enables the robot to understand natural language task instructions and explain its actions verbally — allowing human workers to interact conversationally with the robot on the factory floor without requiring programming expertise.
Who is the Figure AI Figure 02 designed for?
Figure 02 (167 cm, 60 kg) is designed for US manufacturers and logistics operators — specifically automotive and warehousing — wanting a US-built, OpenAI-powered humanoid for assembly and material handling. Its NDAA compliance and US origin make it relevant for government and defence-adjacent manufacturing procurement.
How does the Figure AI Figure 02 compare to Tesla Optimus Gen 2?
Both target manufacturing and are US-built. Figure 02 (167 cm, 60 kg) is commercially deployed today with BMW and Amazon; Tesla Optimus Gen 2 (173 cm, 57 kg) is internal-only — deployed in Tesla's own Gigafactories and not yet available externally. Figure AI has raised external venture capital ($675M Series B); Optimus is entirely Tesla-funded with vastly greater manufacturing scale potential if commercialised.