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Figure 02 vs RobotEra L7

Data confidence: medium / medium · reviewed by Andrei Sheshenin · how we score

Figure 02 ranks higher overall (62 vs 58, a 4-point gap). Figure 02 is ahead in manipulation, autonomy; RobotEra L7 is ahead in locomotion, hands; they score the same in deployment. Figure 02 is cheaper: about $50,000 vs $110,000.

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Figure 02Figure AI
Figure 02
Figure AI · USA · Walks on legs
Height168 cm
Weight70 kg
Joints41
Lifts20 kg
Speed4.3 km/h
Battery5 h
Price$50k reported
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RobotEra L7RobotEra
RobotEra L7
RobotEra · China · Walks on legs
Height171 cm
Weight65 kg
Joints55
Lifts20 kg
Speed14 km/h
Battery?
Price$100k-$120k reported
On sale
Figure 02RobotEra L7
Body
168 cm		Height
171 cm
70 kg		Weight
65 kg
LegsMoves onLegs
41		Joints (degrees of freedom)
55
electric rotary, in-houseActuatorsSelf-developed joints, up to 400 Nm peak torque
Movement
4.3 km/h		Walking speed
?
4.3 km/h		Top speed
14 km/h
Hands and lifting
16		Joints per hand
12
5		Fingers
5
20 kg		Carries (both arms)
20 kg
Battery
2.2 kWh		Battery capacity
?
5 h		Runtime per charge
?
Brain and senses
Helix VLA (in-house); earlier OpenAI speech modelsAI modelERA-42 VLA
on-board, 3x Figure 01 inference compute (vendor not disclosed)Onboard computer80 TOPS (x86) + 275 TOPS (Orin)
6 RGB cameras; microphones; speakersSensorsBinocular camera, 3D LiDAR, mic array + speaker
Buying it
$50k reportedPrice$100k-$120k reported
Speculative ~50,000 USD estimate; never sold publiclyPrice detailsNo official price. 100,000 USD reseller listing (aifitlab, backorder); 120,000 USD on humanoid.guide. One spec sheet lists 60V 15Ah hot-swap battery and ~6 h runtime (unverified).
Retired; BMW pilot completed, replaced by Figure 03AvailabilityCommercial, open for industry sales since 07.2025
PilotsStatusOn sale
BMW (Spartanburg)CustomersLarge tech companies (unnamed)
sheet metal part loading in car body shop; parcel sortingUsed forLogistics sorting, industrial handling, research
What it has shown (our assessment)
Handles stairs and uneven groundLocomotionRuns, recovers from pushes, gets up
Varied objects and toolsManipulationTwo-handed work in real settings
Hand with 6-11 jointsHands12+ joint hand with touch sensing
Works hours alone at customer sitesAutonomyLearned AI policies in demos
Paid pilots with customersDeploymentPaid pilots with customers

Watch them

Humanoid Figure 02 robots tested at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg · BMW Group on YouTube
Robotera L7 Humanoid Robot Performs Epic Sword Dance | Future of Robotics · AwesomeTech on YouTube

What each has shown

Figure 02: 10 months pilot for BMW: sheet metal, ~1250 hours of operation; parcel sorting with Helix

RobotEra L7: dancing, sorting in logistics

FAQ

Which ranks higher, Figure 02 or RobotEra L7?

Figure 02 ranks higher overall (62 vs 58, a 4-point gap).

Can you buy Figure 02 or RobotEra L7?

Figure 02: in customer pilots. RobotEra L7: on sale.

Which costs less, Figure 02 or RobotEra L7?

Figure 02 about $50,000; RobotEra L7 about $110,000.

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