Atlas (Electric Humanoid) vs Figure 02 Humanoid
Compare Atlas (Electric Humanoid) (Boston Dynamics) and Figure 02 Humanoid (Figure AI) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Atlas (Electric Humanoid) | Figure 02 Humanoid |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Boston Dynamics | Figure AI |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Degrees of freedom | 56 | 31 |
| Weight (kg) | 90 | 60 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 5 |
| Payload | 50 kg instantaneous, 30 kg sustained | 15 kg |
| Max speed | 1.2 m/s | |
| Actuators | Electric actuators | |
| Primary sensor | 360° camera view; tactile fingers and palm | |
| Function | Material handling | Assembly & manufacturing |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Status | Active | Decommissioned |
Verdict
Atlas (Electric Humanoid) leads on 2 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Atlas (Electric Humanoid) leads on degrees of freedom (56 vs 31) and payload (50 kg instantaneous, 30 kg sustained vs 15 kg).
Figure 02 Humanoid leads on battery life (5 h vs 4 h).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price and max speed.
Atlas (Electric Humanoid)
Boston Dynamics' fully electric production humanoid, unveiled Jan 5, 2026. Built for industrial material handling, with autonomous battery swapping and a 360° camera view. The company has not published a price or a top speed.
Figure 02 Humanoid
Figure AI's second-generation humanoid, deployed on BMW's Spartanburg vehicle line. Figure retired it in November 2025 after more than 1,250 operating hours, and now builds Figure 03.