Figure 03 vs GR-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Figure AI vs Fourier Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Figure 03 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, while GR-1 leads in higher payload, faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Figure 03
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GR-1
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Figure 03 GR-1
Specifications
~$20,000 (consumer target) · 240 units/month (Apr 2026)Price~$150,000–$170,000
168 cmHeight165 cm
60 kgWeight55 kg
44DOF40
20 kgPayload50 kg
5hRuntime1h
1.2 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Proprietary (runs Helix VLA model onboard)ComputeNVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystem
Ecosystem Openness
8
Figure 03
/100
65
GR-1
Consumer focus. No developer ecosystem.
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
Pros and cons at a glance
Figure 03
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 44 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-1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Figure 03 and GR-1 compare on price?
Figure 03: ~$20,000 (consumer target) · 240 units/month (Apr 2026). GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000.
Which has higher payload: Figure 03 or GR-1?
GR-1 rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 20 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both Figure 03 and GR-1 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Figure 03 or GR-1?
Figure 03 has no ROS support; GR-1 has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2025