Figure 03 vs Forerunner K1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Figure AI vs Kepler Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Figure 03 leads in more DOF, while Forerunner K1 leads in higher payload, longer runtime. Overall, Forerunner K1 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
Figure 03
Figure AI
Forerunner K1
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Figure 03 Forerunner K1
Specifications
~$20,000 (consumer target) · 240 units/month (Apr 2026)Price$30,000
168 cmHeight178 cm
60 kgWeight85 kg
44DOF40
20 kgPayload25 kg
5hRuntime8h
1.2 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Proprietary (runs Helix VLA model onboard)ComputeN/A
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 03
/100
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Forerunner K1
Consumer focus. No developer ecosystem.
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
Forerunner K1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Long runtime (8h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Figure 03 and Forerunner K1 compare on price?
Figure 03: ~$20,000 (consumer target) · 240 units/month (Apr 2026). Forerunner K1: $30,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: Figure 03 or Forerunner K1?
Forerunner K1 rates a higher payload at 25 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 Forerunner K1 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.
Last updated: 2025