Figure AI Figure 02vsCyan Robotics Orca 1
Figure AI Figure 02 leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
Figure 02
3 wins
Orca 1
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 78Deployment readiness35
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 31Price accessibility38
- 62ROI clarity20
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement25
- 20 kg (standard); 25 kg (hand-specific carrying capacity)Payload—
- 1.2 m/s walking speed; 3 m/s max reportedSpeed—
- 5 hours continuous operation; 2.25 kWh lithium-ion torso battery with 1.5-hour rapid chargingBattery—
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 75Environment fit40
- 82Future potential70
- Height 168 cm (5'6")FootprintHeight approximately 1,450 mm
Figure 02 · Best for
Sheet-metal loading in automotive assembly — 2-second cycle precision on BMW X3 production line, 90,000+ parts handled in 11-month pilot
Orca 1 · Best for
University robotics labs testing bipedal locomotion and emotional AI interaction
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Figure 02. If the goal is to be ready when Orca 1's capabilities mature, track it.