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Figure 03 vs Galbot S1

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

Figure 03 ranks higher overall (70 vs 49, a 21-point gap). Figure 03 is ahead in locomotion, manipulation, hands; they score the same in autonomy, deployment. Figure 03 is cheaper: about $130,000 vs $300,000.

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Figure 03Figure AI
Figure 03
Figure AI · USA · Walks on legs
Height173 cm
Weight61 kg
Joints?
Lifts20 kg
Speed4.3 km/h
Battery5 h
Price$130k rumor
On sale
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Galbot S1Galbot
Galbot S1
Galbot · China · On wheels
Height179 cm
Weight320 kg
Joints?
Lifts50 kg
Speed5.4 km/h
Battery8 h
Price$300k reported
Pilots
Figure 03Galbot S1
Body
173 cm
Height
179 cm
61 kg
Weight
320 kg
LegsMoves onWheels
electric rotary, in-house; up to 2x faster than Figure 02ActuatorsNot disclosed
Movement
4.3 km/h
Walking speed
?
4.3 km/h
Top speed
5.4 km/h
Hands and lifting
5
Fingers
?
20 kg
Carries (both arms)
50 kg
?
Lifts per arm
15 kg
Battery
2.3 kWh
Battery capacity
2.9 kWh
5 h
Runtime per charge
8 h
wireless inductive charging at 2 kW via coils in feet; wireless data offloadCharging2x 48V 30Ah hot-swap batteries; 2h charge
Brain and senses
Helix (proprietary VLA), Helix 02 full-body autonomyAI modelAstraBrain
on-board dual low-power embedded GPUsOnboard computerNVIDIA AGX Orin 64GB, 275 TOPS
Redesigned camera system (2x frame rate, 1/4 latency, 60% wider FOV); palm cameras in each hand; fingertip tactile sensors detecting 3 gSensorsHead stereo + 3D LiDAR; chest 2 depth cameras, 2 six-axis F/T; chassis 2 3D LiDARs
Buying it
$130k rumorPrice$300k reported
No official price. 130,000 USD is an unverified humanoid.guide listing; Adcock floated a possible home rental of about 500-600 USD/month (Forbes Italia, Oct 2026)Price detailsOnly price found: 300,000 USD reseller listing (aifitlab, backorder). Reseller lists 48V 30Ah x2 battery (kWh derived), 15 kg per arm vs 50 kg dual-arm per press.
in production at BotQ (commercial deployments, home launch announced)AvailabilityDeployed at CATL since 2026
On saleStatusPilots
~1000 built by 2026 (company claim, deployments unclear)Units shippedNot disclosed
BMW Spartanburg (test); Catalyst Brands; UPS (reported)CustomersCATL
car plant part sequencing; parcel sorting; household chores demosUsed forHeavy-duty material handling in battery factories
What it has shown (our assessment)
Runs, recovers from pushes, gets upLocomotionHandles stairs and uneven ground
Varied objects and toolsManipulationTwo-handed work in real settings
12+ joint hand with touch sensingHandsSimple gripper
Works hours alone at customer sitesAutonomyWorks hours alone at customer sites
Paid pilots with customersDeploymentPaid pilots with customers

Watch them

Introducing Figure 03 · Figure on YouTube
Galbot S1: Heavy-Duty Robot · Galbot on YouTube

What each has shown

Figure 03: sequencing parts on a BMW, household tasks (dishes, laundry), running

Galbot S1: work on the CATL line >3 months, carrying battery modules, self-replacement of battery

FAQ

Which ranks higher, Figure 03 or Galbot S1?

Figure 03 ranks higher overall (70 vs 49, a 21-point gap).

Can you buy Figure 03 or Galbot S1?

Figure 03: on sale. Galbot S1: in customer pilots.

Which costs less, Figure 03 or Galbot S1?

Figure 03 about $130,000; Galbot S1 about $300,000.

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