The Figure 03 is a general-purpose humanoid robot built by Figure AI, standing 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall and weighing approximately 60 kg. Announced in October 2025 and named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025, it is the first humanoid robot designed from the ground up for both home environments and industrial manufacturing. It features 44 degrees of freedom, 16-DOF hands with tactile sensors sensitive to 3 grams of force, wireless inductive charging through its feet, and Helix — Figure's proprietary vision-language-action AI that enables the robot to learn tasks by watching humans. Figure 03 is not yet available for consumer purchase. The target price is approximately $20,000, with limited home deployments expected in late 2026.
Price and Availability
Figure 03 is not available for public purchase as of April 2026. There are no pre-orders and no retail channels.
| Milestone | Status | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Figure 03 announced | Completed | October 2025 |
| TIME Best Inventions 2025 | Awarded | October 2025 |
| BotQ manufacturing facility operational | Active — 12,000 units/year initial capacity | Late 2025 |
| BMW factory deployment (Figure 02) | Active | 2024–present |
| Select partner/home testing | Active | Early 2026 |
| White House event appearance | Completed | March 2026 |
| Target consumer price | ~$20,000 (unconfirmed) | At production scale |
| Limited home availability | Planned | Late 2026 |
| Broader consumer availability | Planned | 2027–2028 |
| BotQ production scale target | 100,000 units over 4 years | 2026–2029 |
| Figure AI valuation | $39 billion (September 2025 Series C) | Latest round |
| Total funding raised | Over $1 billion | Through 2025 |
| Key investors | NVIDIA, Jeff Bezos, Microsoft, Intel, Amazon, OpenAI (early) | Multiple rounds |
Important context on timelines: CEO Brett Adcock has stated that consumer release requires Figure 03 to "do most things in your home, autonomously, all day" before broad availability. This is a high bar. In demonstrations, the robot has loaded dishwashers, folded towels, and sorted laundry — but it still struggles with some tasks (like folding T-shirts) and requires human intervention for edge cases. Late 2026 is an aspirational target for limited home deployments.
Full Specifications
Figure 01 → Figure 02 → Figure 03 Evolution
| Spec | Figure 01 (2022) | Figure 02 (August 2024) | Figure 03 (October 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | ~168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ~168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ~168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | ~60 kg | ~60 kg | ~9% lighter than Figure 02 |
| Total DOF | Not published | 35 | 44 |
| Hand DOF | Basic | 16 per hand | 16 per hand (redesigned) |
| Payload | Not published | 25 kg (55 lbs) | ~20 kg (estimated) |
| Walking speed | Not published | 1.2 m/s (4.3 km/h) | ~1.2 m/s (estimated) |
| Battery life | Not published | ~5 hours | ~5–16 hours (sources vary; F.03 battery with 2 kW charging) |
| Charging | Wired | Wired | Wireless inductive (2 kW, via foot charging coils) |
| Exterior | Exposed frame, external cables | Industrial shell | Soft textiles, multi-density foam, washable coverings |
| AI system | Basic | Early Helix | Helix VLA (vision-language-action) |
| Cameras | Basic | Multiple | 8 total (6 main + 2 palm cameras) |
| Tactile sensing | No | Basic | Fingertip sensors detecting forces as low as 3 grams |
| Target market | Logistics/warehouse | Industrial manufacturing | Home + industrial |
| Manufacturing | Prototype | Low-volume | BotQ facility — 12,000 units/year capacity |
Chassis and Build
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | ~168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | ~55 kg (estimated — 9% lighter than Figure 02's ~60 kg) |
| Total DOF | 44 |
| Hand DOF | 16 per hand (32 total) |
| Exterior | Soft, washable knit textiles over multi-density foam — eliminates pinch points |
| Volume | More compact than Figure 02 for navigating tight household spaces |
| Design philosophy | "Softer, safer, home-ready" — the first humanoid designed for domestic environments |
Performance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Walking speed | ~1.2 m/s (4.3 km/h / 2.7 mph) — estimated, based on Figure 02 specs |
| Payload capacity | ~20 kg (estimated) |
| Demonstrated home tasks | Dishwasher loading, towel folding, laundry sorting, plant watering |
| Demonstrated industrial tasks | Part insertion (400% efficiency increase over humans in BMW trials — Figure 02), package sorting |
| Limitations observed | Struggles with some folding tasks (T-shirts), requires human intervention for dropped items, messy environments, starting appliances |
Hands and Manipulation
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Hand DOF | 16 per hand |
| Fingers | Five per hand, fully articulated |
| Tactile fingertip sensors | Custom — detect forces as low as 3 grams (weight of a paperclip) |
| Palm cameras | 1 camera embedded in each palm |
| Demonstrated dexterity | Handling fragile objects, fabric manipulation, tool use, precise object placement |
Vision and Sensors
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Cameras | 8 total (6 main body + 2 palm cameras) |
| Vision system improvements (vs Figure 02) | 2× frame rate, ¼ latency, 60% wider field of view per camera |
| Depth of field | Expanded for better close-range and far-range perception |
| Audio | Upgraded speaker (2× larger, ~4× louder than Figure 02), repositioned microphone |
| Tactile sensing | Fingertip force sensors (3-gram sensitivity) |
| Data offload | 10 Gbps mmWave wireless — uploads sensor data for fleet learning between shifts |
Battery and Power
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery | F.03 — new generation, designed for UL safety certification |
| Runtime | ~5 hours (reported by some sources; up to 16 hours claimed by others — may depend on task intensity) |
| Charging | Wireless inductive, 2 kW — robot steps onto floor-mounted charging pad |
| Continuous operation | Self-docking for recharging throughout the day |
| Safety certification | Targeting UL standard — critical for home deployment around humans |
Computing and AI
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| AI system | Helix — Figure's proprietary Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model |
| AI capability | Pixel-to-action learning — perceives environment through cameras and translates into motor commands |
| Natural language | Understands and follows verbal task instructions |
| Learning method | Learns tasks by watching human demonstrations (imitation learning) |
| Multi-robot control | Helix can control up to 2 robots simultaneously |
| Fleet learning | Data from all deployed units feeds back to central training — robots improve collectively |
| AI collaboration history | Developed with OpenAI (partnership ended; LLMs now considered "a smaller problem" per CEO Adcock) |
| Onboard processing | Not fully detailed — purpose-built for Helix VLA inference |
Safety Design
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Exterior | Soft textiles + multi-density foam — no exposed hard edges or pinch points |
| Battery safety | UL certification target — enhanced protections for home use |
| Wireless charging | No exposed charging ports — reduces electrical hazard |
| Washable coverings | Removable, washable textile panels |
| Safety concern (noted) | A former head of product safety sued Figure AI in November 2025, alleging the robots were strong enough to fracture a human skull — Figure has not publicly addressed the specific claim |
What Can Figure 03 Actually Do Today?
Demonstrated Successfully
In controlled environments, Figure 03 has loaded dishwashers, folded towels, sorted and loaded laundry, watered plants, placed items in containers, packed lunches, and sorted packages. The Helix AI enables the robot to follow natural language instructions and adapt to varying object positions and layouts.
At BMW's factory, the earlier Figure 02 demonstrated a 400% efficiency increase in part insertion tasks compared to human workers — completing complex assembly steps four times faster while maintaining precision.
Current Limitations
Figure 03 still struggles with certain folding tasks (T-shirts noted specifically), handling dropped items, navigating truly messy home environments, and starting appliances. It is not yet capable of fully autonomous all-day household operation. CEO Adcock has set this as the threshold for broad consumer release.
The Helix Difference
Helix is a vision-language-action model — it connects what the robot sees (cameras), what it's told (natural language), and what it does (motor commands) into a single unified AI system. Unlike robots that rely on pre-programmed routines, Figure 03 can theoretically learn new tasks by watching a human demonstrate them. This is the core technology bet that justifies Figure AI's $39 billion valuation.
Buyer's Guide: What You Need to Know
You Cannot Buy One Yet
Figure 03 is not available for consumer purchase. No pre-orders exist. The company is testing with select partners and plans limited home deployments for late 2026. Broader consumer availability is targeted for 2027–2028.
The $20,000 Target Is Aggressive
Figure achieved a 90% component cost reduction from Figure 02 to Figure 03, and the BotQ factory is purpose-built for high-volume manufacturing. But $20,000 for a 44-DOF humanoid robot with advanced AI, 16-DOF hands, and 8 cameras would be unprecedented. Expect early units to cost more, with the $20,000 target achievable only at scale.
BotQ Production Is Real but Early
The BotQ manufacturing facility is operational with 12,000 units/year capacity, scaling to 100,000 units over four years. This is genuine manufacturing infrastructure, not a prototype shop. But 12,000 units per year is small compared to the mass-market ambition.
Home Readiness Has a High Bar
Adcock has been clear: consumer release requires the robot to autonomously handle "most things in your home, all day." Current demos show impressive but limited capability — loading a dishwasher is not the same as managing a household. Expect the gap between demos and all-day autonomy to take longer than projected.
The Safety Question Is Unresolved
A former head of product safety filed a lawsuit in November 2025 alleging concerns about the robot's strength relative to human safety. Figure has not publicly addressed the specific claims. For a robot intended to operate in homes around families, this is a significant open question that buyers should monitor.
Figure 03 vs Similar Robots
- Figure 03 vs 1X NEO: The most direct competitor. Both target the home market at ~$20,000. The NEO is further along in consumer availability — it has opened pre-orders with a 2026 delivery window and uses a subscription model with remote human "experts" for guidance. Figure 03 relies on fully autonomous Helix AI. The NEO is shipping sooner; Figure 03 may be more capable when it arrives.
- Figure 03 vs Tesla Optimus: Optimus targets industrial applications first with a $20,000–$30,000 price range, while Figure 03 targets both home and industrial. Optimus has Tesla's manufacturing scale but remains in internal-only deployment. Figure 03 has more hand dexterity (16 DOF per hand vs Optimus Gen 2's 11, though Optimus Gen 3 has 22). Neither is available for consumer purchase.
- Figure 03 vs Unitree R1: The R1 is available now at $4,900–$35,000 — roughly one-quarter to one-tenth of Figure 03's target price. The R1 is smaller (123 cm vs 168 cm), lighter (25 kg vs ~55 kg), and has fewer DOF (20–38 vs 44). The R1 is a real product you can buy today; Figure 03 is a product you can anticipate.
- Figure 03 vs Unitree G1: The G1 ($13,500–$73,900) is shipping now with up to 43 DOF and Dex3-1 dexterous hands. It's a proven research platform. Figure 03 has more advanced AI (Helix VLA) and home-focused design, but isn't available yet.
- Figure 03 vs Unitree H2: The H2 is available at $29,900 — near Figure 03's target price — with 31 DOF, 360 N·m leg torque, and human-scale proportions (182 cm). The H2 is a working product shipping now. Figure 03 promises more advanced AI and home-specific features but isn't yet purchasable.
- Figure 03 vs Apptronik Apollo: Apollo targets enterprise industrial use with 71 DOF, 25 kg payload, and active factory deployments at Mercedes-Benz and GXO. Figure 03 targets home+industrial with 44 DOF and more advanced AI. Apollo is further along in commercial deployment; Figure 03 is further along in home readiness.
- Figure 03 vs Figure 02: Figure 02 is the current production model deployed at BMW. Figure 03 is lighter, has better sensors (2× frame rate, 60% wider FOV), wireless charging, soft textile exterior, and is designed for home use. Figure 02 remains the industrial workhorse; Figure 03 expands the addressable market.
The Bottom Line
The Figure 03 is one of the most anticipated humanoid robots in the world — and for good reason. The combination of Helix AI (vision-language-action learning from human demonstrations), 16-DOF tactile hands sensitive to 3 grams, wireless charging, soft textile safety design, and a $20,000 target price represents the most complete vision yet for a humanoid robot that works in your home.
But vision and product are different things. As of April 2026, Figure 03 is not available for purchase, has not been deployed at scale, and still struggles with certain common household tasks. The $39 billion valuation reflects investor confidence in the team and the Helix AI platform, not current product maturity.
For buyers who need a humanoid robot today: Unitree's lineup (R1, G1, H2) offers real products at accessible prices shipping now. For enterprise buyers evaluating factory automation: Figure 02 is in active deployment at BMW, and Apollo is piloting at Mercedes-Benz and GXO.
For everyone else: watch Figure 03 closely. If Helix delivers on its promise of general-purpose task learning, and BotQ scales production to hit the $20,000 price point, this could become the first humanoid robot that genuinely belongs in a home. That's a big "if" — but Figure AI has the funding, the team, and the manufacturing infrastructure to make it real.
