Unitree G1 vs Figure 02which to choose
Unitree G1 is a developer-oriented humanoid from Unitree Robotics, starting around $16k — currently the cheapest bipedal humanoid platform you can actually buy. Figure 02 is Figure AI's industrial-pilot humanoid, tested on production lines with partners like BMW, and not available for retail.
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Category | Humanoid Robots | Humanoid Robots |
| Tags | ROS Ecosystem · Hardware · China Team | LLM-Powered · Enterprise · Hardware |
| About | Unitree G1, by Unitree Robotics, is a cost-effective humanoid robot designed for research and education. It features bipedal locomotion, whole-body motion control, and visual perception, with support for secondary development and sensor expansion. It is ideal for university labs, AI research institutes, and STEM education, providing an open and accessible hardware platform for embodied AI research. | Figure 02 is the second-generation commercial humanoid robot by Figure AI, designed for versatile tasks in industrial settings. It features advanced AI for autonomous navigation, object manipulation, and human collaboration. Currently deployed at BMW's factory, it handles material handling and assembly tasks, demonstrating its potential in manufacturing. |
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Our Take
If you're a developer or research team wanting hardware for secondary development today, Unitree G1 is the only realistic choice — public pricing, available units, and an SDK. Figure 02 targets large manufacturers running pilot programs through business partnerships; individuals and small teams can't buy it. They compete in different markets: G1 sells a development platform, Figure sells a pilot service for future line workers.