Side-by-side comparison of Figure 02 (Figure AI) and Jules (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Manufacturer Country

Year First Available

Verified Deployments

Price Range (USD)

Battery / Shift Runtime

Availability Status

Height

Weight

Mobility Type

Humanoid Subtype

Walking Speed

Terrain

Payload

Payload (Peak)

Total DOF

Arm DOF

Hand DOF

Bimanual Coordination

Tool Use

Onboard Compute

Compute Platform

VLM Capable

Foundation Models

Imitation Learning

Teleoperation

Programming

Runtime

Battery Capacity

Battery Swap

Force-Limited Arms

Human Detection Method

Safe Speed Near Humans

SDK Languages

ROS Support

Simulation Platforms

Open API

Air-Gap Capable

Deployment Maturity

IP Rating

Price (USD)

Price Tier

Pricing Model

Warranty

Production Pilots

Applications

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $26,970 | $150,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 167.64 mm | 1905 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 70 kg | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 0.3 m/s |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 16 | 4 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | High-performance onboard computer (Details Awaiting Confirmation) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Tesla custom | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard large | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Helix | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | single task | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | teleoperation | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, teleoperation | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.3 kWh | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | software_defined | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Omniverse | — |
| Open API (values differ) | limited rest | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $26,970 | $150,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | BMW Spartanburg | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, manufacturing, hazardous_env | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
Frequently asked
Figure 02 is made by Figure AI, based in US. Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
Figure 02 launched in 2024. Jules launched in 2006.
Figure 02 is listed at $26,970. Jules is listed at $150,000.
Figure 02 scores 56/100. Jules scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Figure 02 carries up to 25 kg. Jules carries up to 5 kg.
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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Figure 02 vs Jules compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.