Head-to-Head Comparison
Figure 02 vs Boston Dynamics Atlas — compare specs, capabilities, and enterprise deployment options for the top industrial humanoid robots in 2026.
Figure AI
Figure AI's second-generation humanoid deployed in BMW manufacturing lines. Standing 168 cm tall with 16-DOF five-fingered hands and dual high-performance GPU modules, Figure 02 operates continuously for up to 5 hours. Integrated with OpenAI's language models for natural-language task instruction. Now succeeded by the Figure 03 as Figure AI's flagship.
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The gold standard of humanoid robotics, now fully electric and commercially deployed. Atlas stands 190 cm tall with 56 DOF, 360° joint rotation, and titanium-aluminum construction. Capable of lifting 50 kg instantly and sustaining 30 kg loads. Currently shipping to Hyundai's Georgia Metaplant for automotive manufacturing tasks. Fleet learning enables task knowledge transfer across all Atlas units simultaneously.
View Full Details →| Specification | Figure 02 | Boston Dynamics Atlas Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30,000–$150,000 USD (est.) | ~$420,000 USD |
| Height | 168 cm | 190 cm |
| Weight | 70 kg | 90 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 41 | 56 |
| Payload | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Max Speed | 4.8 km/h | 9 km/h |
| Battery | ~5 hr continuous runtime | ~2–4 hr (task dependent) |
| Country of Origin | USA | USA |
| Availability | Pilot Program | Pilot Program |
| Ships to Canada | ❌ No | ❌ No |
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Already deployed at BMW. Proven in real production environments at a manageable price.
50 kg lift capacity and extreme durability make it ideal for demanding physical tasks.
If your company qualifies for a BD partnership, Atlas offers unmatched research capabilities.
Better battery life, more practical for sustained warehouse operations.
At $30K–$150K, it's accessible to mid-size manufacturers.
Boston Dynamics Atlas is the undisputed champion of raw athletic capability — no humanoid matches its 56 DOF, 50 kg instant lift, or acrobatic prowess. But Figure 02 offers something Atlas doesn't: commercial availability at a fraction of the cost. For enterprises looking to deploy humanoids in manufacturing today, Figure 02 is the practical choice. Atlas is for those who need the absolute pinnacle of physical capability and have the budget to match.
This comparison pits the established titan (Atlas) against the ambitious challenger (Figure 02). Both target enterprise applications, but Figure 02's commercial availability and dramatically lower price point make it the more practical choice for most Canadian businesses considering humanoid deployment in 2026.