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Figure 03

by Figure AI

3rd generation Figure AI humanoid robot. Embedded Helix VLA AI at 200 Hz, 3g tactile sensors, washable textile, wireless charging. Designed for home and industry.

Viability score
74/100
Viable with reservations
RoboSelect360 methodology v3.1
6 criteria · Verified sources
RoboSelect360 analyst note
Figure 03 represents a real advance with the embedded Helix VLA model (200 Hz, 35 DOF, script-free). BotQ manufactures up to 12,000 units/year. Documented BMW pilots with +400% declared efficiency — unverified manufacturer claim. $39B valuation, solid OpenAI/NVIDIA/Microsoft backing.
Detailed scoring — 6 criteria
Technical specifications
Strengths
✓ Fully embedded Helix AI: Unique VLA model at 200 Hz — no scripts, no teleoperation
✓ 3g tactile sensors: Detects the weight of a paperclip — slip anticipated before it occurs
✓ Designed for home: Washable textile coating, anti-pinch foam, wireless charging
✓ Real industrial production: Dedicated BotQ factory, 12,000 units/year
✓ Exceptional backing: OpenAI, NVIDIA, Microsoft — $39B valuation
Limitations
! No independent field data: +400% BMW efficiency = unverified manufacturer figure
! 5h battery life: Insufficient for 24/7 industrial use without battery rotation
! Home deployment unconfirmed: Residential pilots announced end 2026 — no field feedback
! 2nd commercial client unnamed: Partner announced without public disclosure
Documented deployments
BMW — Industrial pilots
2025–2026
Pilot deployments on BMW assembly lines. +400% efficiency claimed by Figure AI — not independently verified as of March 2026.
BotQ — Dedicated production factory
2026
Dedicated Figure 03 manufacturing facility. Announced capacity: 12,000 units/year.
Target sectors
Compatible environments
Main use cases
Sources
figure.ai/news/introducing-figure-03 (Oct. 2025) figure.ai/news/helix (Nov. 2025) humanoid.guide/product/figure-03 (Oct. 2025)
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