Figure 02 vs GR-2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Figure AI vs Fourier Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Figure 02 leads in higher payload, longer runtime, while GR-2 leads in more DOF, faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Figure 02
Figure AI
GR-2
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Figure 02 GR-2
Specifications
~$130,000–$150,000 (enterprise)PriceContact
168 cmHeight175 cm
70 kgWeight63 kg
28DOF53
25 kgPayload3 kg
5hRuntime2h
1.2 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Dual NVIDIA RTX GPU modulesComputeNVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystem
Task Capabilities
✓Pick up a box from shelf?
✓Open a door handle?
✓Pour liquid into cup?
◔Use a power tool?
◔Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
◔Walk on uneven terrain?
✕Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
✓Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✓Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
✓Work 8-hour shift?
✕Hot-swap battery?
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
✓Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
8
Figure 02
/100
65
GR-2
Proprietary. No public developer access.
Same ecosystem as GR-1. Improved tactile SDK.
Pros and cons at a glance
Figure 02
Pros
- Open for preorders
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 28 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
GR-2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 53 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Figure 02 and GR-2 compare on price?
Figure 02: ~$130,000–$150,000 (enterprise). GR-2: Contact.
Which has higher payload: Figure 02 or GR-2?
Figure 02 rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 3 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Figure 02 or GR-2 actually available to buy?
Figure 02 is open for preorders. GR-2 is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Figure 02 or GR-2?
Figure 02 has no ROS support; GR-2 has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2024