Figure 03 vs TORO
Side-by-side comparison of Figure 03 (Figure AI) and TORO (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Figure 03United States
- TOROGermany
Year First Available
- Figure 032025
- TORO2013
Verified Deployments
- Figure 030 Deployments
- TORO0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Figure 03$130,000
- TOROContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Figure 035 hrs
- TORO1 hrs
Availability Status
- Figure 03ACTIVE
- TOROACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Figure 031730 mm
- TORO174 mm
Weight
- Figure 0361 kg
- TORO76 kg
Mobility Type
- Figure 03—
- TORObipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Figure 03—
- TOROresearch platform
Walking Speed
- Figure 031.2 m/s
- TORO0.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Figure 03—
- TOROdynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- Figure 03—
- TOROdemo only
Terrain
- Figure 03both
- TOROflat_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Figure 0320 kg
- TORO10 kg
Total DOF
- Figure 0348
- TORO39
Arm DOF
- Figure 0324
- TORO6
Hand DOF
- Figure 0324
- TORO6
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Figure 03—
- TOROTwo Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Figure 035 hrs
- TORO1 hrs
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Figure 03—
- TOROYes
Software
ROS Support
- Figure 03—
- TOROros2 community
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Figure 03—
- TOROprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Figure 03$130,000
- TOROContact for quote
Price Tier
- Figure 0320-40K
- TORO—
Pricing Model
- Figure 03purchase
- TORO—
Applications
- Figure 03manufacturing, logistics, quality inspection
- TOROassembly, research
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $130,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1730 mm | 174 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 61 kg | 76 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | — | research platform |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | demo only |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 48 | 39 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 24 | 6 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 24 | 6 |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Two Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 community |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $130,000 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | manufacturing, logistics, quality inspection | assembly, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Programming, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, SDK Languages, Simulation Platforms, Open API, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Figure 03 and TORO?
Figure 03 is made by Figure AI, based in US. TORO is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE.
When were Figure 03 and TORO launched?
Figure 03 launched in 2025. TORO launched in 2013.
How do Figure 03 and TORO compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Figure 03 scores 62/100. TORO scores 28/100. 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 TORO?
Figure 03 carries up to 20 kg. TORO carries up to 10 kg.
Are Figure 03 and TORO 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 TORO?
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 TORO 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.