Figure AI vs Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) β independent, side-by-side analysis.
Figure 02 leads in more DOF, higher payload. Overall, Figure 02 has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.

Figure AI

Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)
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Figure 02
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Reachy 2
Proprietary. No public developer access.
Fully open-source HW+SW. ROS2. Hugging Face backing. Best-in-class openness.
Figure 02: ~$130,000β$150,000 (enterprise). Reachy 2: ~$70,000β$100,000.
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 β peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Figure 02 is open for preorders. Reachy 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.
Figure 02 has no ROS support; Reachy 2 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Reachy 2 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Figure 02 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025