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Figure 03 vs Unitree G1

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

Figure 03 ranks higher overall (70 vs 55, a 15-point gap). Figure 03 is ahead in manipulation, hands, autonomy; Unitree G1 is ahead in locomotion, deployment. Unitree G1 is cheaper: about $13,500 vs $130,000.

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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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Unitree G1Unitree
Unitree G1
Unitree · China · Walks on legs
Height132 cm
Weight35 kg
Joints23
Lifts2 kg
Speed?
Battery2 h
Price$14k-$22k
On sale
Figure 03Unitree G1
Body
173 cm
Height
132 cm
61 kg
Weight
35 kg
LegsMoves onLegs
?
Joints (degrees of freedom)
23
electric rotary, in-house; up to 2x faster than Figure 02ActuatorsLow-inertia PMSM joint motors, up to 120 Nm (EDU)
Movement
4.3 km/h
Walking speed
?
4.3 km/h
Top speed
?
Hands and lifting
?
Joints per hand
7
5
Fingers
3
20 kg
Carries (both arms)
2 kg
?
Lifts per arm
2 kg
Battery
2.3 kWh
Battery capacity
?
5 h
Runtime per charge
2 h
wireless inductive charging at 2 kW via coils in feet; wireless data offloadCharging54V 5A charger; quick-release 9000mAh battery
Brain and senses
Helix (proprietary VLA), Helix 02 full-body autonomyAI modelUnifoLM
on-board dual low-power embedded GPUsOnboard computer8-core high-performance CPU
Redesigned camera system (2x frame rate, 1/4 latency, 60% wider FOV); palm cameras in each hand; fingertip tactile sensors detecting 3 gSensorsDepth camera + 3D LiDAR; 4-mic array; 5W speaker; WiFi 6, BT 5.2
Not disclosedSoftware / SDKno secondary development
Buying it
$130k rumorPrice$14k-$22k
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 detailsOfficial price: G1 (Basic) 85000 CNY; G1 Pro (shop variant) 21500 USD
in production at BotQ (commercial deployments, home launch announced)Availabilityin stock (shop)
On saleStatusOn sale
~1000 built by 2026 (company claim, deployments unclear)Units shipped~5500 Unitree humanoids, mostly G1 (2025)
BMW Spartanburg (test); Catalyst Brands; UPS (reported)CustomersUniversities, research labs, event rental firms
car plant part sequencing; parcel sorting; household chores demosUsed forResearch, education, entertainment and events
What it has shown (our assessment)
Runs, recovers from pushes, gets upLocomotionAcrobatics and parkour
Varied objects and toolsManipulationScripted pick-and-place
12+ joint hand with touch sensingHandsHand with 6-11 joints
Works hours alone at customer sitesAutonomyLimited autonomy in demos
Paid pilots with customersDeployment1,000+ robots shipped

Watch them

Introducing Figure 03 · Figure on YouTube
Unitree Introducing | Unitree G1 Humanoid Agent | AI Avatar | Price from $16K · Unitree Robotics on YouTube

What each has shown

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

Unitree G1: Kung Fu at the Spring Gala, somersaults, running, jumping over obstacles

FAQ

Which ranks higher, Figure 03 or Unitree G1?

Figure 03 ranks higher overall (70 vs 55, a 15-point gap).

Can you buy Figure 03 or Unitree G1?

Figure 03: on sale. Unitree G1: on sale.

Which costs less, Figure 03 or Unitree G1?

Figure 03 about $130,000; Unitree G1 about $13,500.

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