Figure 03 vs Jules
Side-by-side comparison of Figure 03 (Figure AI) and Jules (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Figure 03United States
- JulesHong Kong
Year First Available
- Figure 032025
- Jules2006
Verified Deployments
- Figure 030 Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Figure 03$130,000
- Jules$150,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Figure 035 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Availability Status
- Figure 03ACTIVE
- JulesACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Figure 031730 mm
- Jules1905 mm
Weight
- Figure 0361 kg
- Jules75 kg
Mobility Type
- Figure 03—
- Julesbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Figure 03—
- Julesfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Figure 031.2 m/s
- Jules0.3 m/s
Terrain
- Figure 03both
- Julesboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Figure 0320 kg
- Jules5 kg
Total DOF
- Figure 0348
- Jules28
Arm DOF
- Figure 0324
- Jules7
Hand DOF
- Figure 0324
- Jules4
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Figure 03—
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
Programming
- Figure 03—
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Figure 035 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Software
SDK Languages
- Figure 03—
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
ROS Support
- Figure 03—
- JulesYes
Open API
- Figure 03—
- JulesYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Figure 03—
- Julescommercial
IP Rating
- Figure 03—
- JulesIP54
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Figure 03$130,000
- Jules$150,000
Price Tier
- Figure 0320-40K
- Jules150K+
Pricing Model
- Figure 03purchase
- Julespurchase
Warranty
- Figure 03—
- Jules3 yrs
Applications
- Figure 03manufacturing, logistics, quality inspection
- Julesresearch
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $130,000 | $150,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1730 mm | 1905 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 61 kg | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | — | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 0.3 m/s |
| Terrain | both | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 48 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 24 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 24 | 4 |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| Programming (values differ) | — | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $130,000 | $150,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | manufacturing, logistics, quality inspection | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Figure 03 and Jules?
Figure 03 is made by Figure AI, based in US. Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were Figure 03 and Jules launched?
Figure 03 launched in 2025. Jules launched in 2006.
How much does Figure 03 cost compared to Jules?
Figure 03 is listed at $130,000. Jules is listed at $150,000.
How do Figure 03 and Jules compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Figure 03 scores 62/100. Jules scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Figure 03 and Jules?
Figure 03 carries up to 20 kg. Jules carries up to 5 kg.
Are Figure 03 and Jules in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
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.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Figure 03 and Jules?
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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About this comparison
Figure 03 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.