Figure 02 Humanoid vs Superman
Compare Figure 02 Humanoid (Figure AI) and Superman (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Figure 02 Humanoid | Superman |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Figure AI | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | United States | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 31 | 20 |
| Weight (kg) | 60 | 45 |
| Battery life (h) | 5 | 1.5 |
| Payload | 15 kg | |
| Max speed | 1.2 m/s | 12.66 m/s |
| Actuators | Brushless DC Rotary Actuators | in-house high-torque-density PMSM joint motors with planetary reduction / quasi-direct drive |
| Primary sensor | 6x Depth-sensing Vision System | |
| Function | Assembly & manufacturing | experimental platform for dynamic locomotion research |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Status | Active | Testing |
Verdict
On weighted specifications (price, degrees of freedom, payload, speed, battery life), the Figure 02 Humanoid edges out the Superman — 55.0 to 45.0 on a 100-point scale. The Superman still wins on the dimensions where it leads; check the table above for the spec-by-spec breakdown before deciding.
Figure 02 Humanoid
An advanced production bipedal platform built in collaboration with BMW for vehicle assembly, equipped with integrated speech-to-speech AI from OpenAI.
Superman
Unitree's Superman is a prototype humanoid robot developed in just over three months, capable of a 2-meter standing high jump and top speed of 12.66 m/s. It serves as an experimental platform focused on highly dynamic lower-body locomotion without hands or grippers.