Figure 02 vs ASIMO: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Figure AI vs Honda — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Figure 02 leads in higher payload, longer runtime, while ASIMO leads in more DOF, faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Figure 02
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ASIMO
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Figure 02 ASIMO
Specifications
~$130,000–$150,000 (enterprise)PriceNever sold commercially
168 cmHeight130 cm
70 kgWeight48 kg
28DOF57
25 kgPayload1 kg
5hRuntime1h
1.2 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Dual NVIDIA RTX GPU modulesComputeProprietary Honda embedded systems
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
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ASIMO
Proprietary. No public developer access.
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
ASIMO
Pros
- 57 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Figure 02 and ASIMO compare on price?
Figure 02: ~$130,000–$150,000 (enterprise). ASIMO: Never sold commercially.
Which has higher payload: Figure 02 or ASIMO?
Figure 02 rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 1 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 ASIMO actually available to buy?
Figure 02 is open for preorders. ASIMO has been discontinued. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Last updated: 2024
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