Figure 02 vs Phoenix: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Figure AI vs Sanctuary AI — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Figure 02 leads in faster speed, while Phoenix leads in more DOF. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Figure 02
Figure AI
Phoenix
Sanctuary AI
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Figure 02 Phoenix
Specifications
~$130,000–$150,000 (enterprise)PriceContact (enterprise)
168 cmHeight170 cm
70 kgWeight70 kg
28DOF41
25 kgPayload25 kg
5hRuntime—
1.2 m/sSpeed0.83 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Dual NVIDIA RTX GPU modulesComputeCarbon AI system (Microsoft Azure)
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
8
Phoenix
Proprietary. No public developer access.
Carbon AI fully proprietary. Microsoft Azure backend.
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
Phoenix
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 41 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Figure 02 and Phoenix compare on price?
Figure 02: ~$130,000–$150,000 (enterprise). Phoenix: Contact (enterprise).
Is Figure 02 or Phoenix actually available to buy?
Figure 02 is open for preorders. Phoenix is in active development without commercial availability. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Last updated: 2024