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What Is the Figure 03?
The Figure 03 is Figure AI's third-generation humanoid robot, announced October 9, 2025. It represents the company's first robot designed specifically for home deployment—not just industrial use. Powered by Helix, Figure's proprietary vision-language-action AI model, the Figure 03 can learn household tasks by watching humans and adapt to unstructured home environments.
Figure AI is one of the best-funded companies in humanoid robotics, with a $39 billion valuation following its September 2025 Series C round. Investors include NVIDIA, Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, and Microsoft. The company plans to ship 100,000 humanoid robots over the next four years from its dedicated BotQ manufacturing facility.
Figure 03 Specifications
| Specification | Figure 03 | Figure 02 (Previous Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'8" (173 cm) | 5'6" (168 cm) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lbs) | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Payload Capacity | 20 kg | Not disclosed |
| Battery Runtime | 5 hours | 5 hours |
| Walking Speed | 1.2 m/s (4.3 km/h) | 1.3 m/s |
| Actuator System | Electric (2x faster than F02) | Electric |
| AI System | Helix VLA Model | Helix (earlier version) |
| Charging | Wireless inductive (2 kW) | Wired |
| Degrees of Freedom | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
How Much Does the Figure 03 Cost?
Figure AI has not announced official pricing for the Figure 03. However, CEO Brett Adcock has publicly discussed a target price of approximately $20,000 for consumer-grade humanoid robots—putting it in the same range as 1X Technologies' NEO ($20,000) and significantly below industrial humanoids like the Tesla Optimus (estimated $25,000-$50,000) or Agility Digit ($250,000+).
The $20,000 target is aggressive. For context, Figure 02 units shipped to BMW were estimated in the $30,000-$150,000 range for early industrial deployments. Achieving the $20,000 price point requires the manufacturing efficiencies Figure is building into BotQ.
Current availability: Figure 03 is not yet available for purchase. The company is deploying units to select partners for testing, with broader home availability targeted for late 2026.
Key Features & What's New
Helix AI: The Brain
Helix is Figure's vision-language-action (VLA) model—the AI system that allows the robot to understand spoken instructions, perceive its environment through cameras, and execute physical tasks. Unlike rule-based systems, Helix learns from demonstration videos. Figure claims it achieved towel-folding capability with only 80 hours of training footage.
The Figure 03 introduces significant upgrades to support Helix:
- 2x frame rate on the camera system
- 75% lower latency in visual processing
- 60% wider field of view per camera
- Palm cameras embedded in each hand for close-range visual feedback
- 10 Gbps mmWave data offload for fleet-wide learning
Tactile Sensing
Figure developed proprietary fingertip sensors after finding existing market options inadequate. Each sensor detects forces as small as 3 grams—sensitive enough to feel the weight of a paperclip. This allows Helix to detect grip slippage before it happens and handle fragile objects.
Home-Ready Design
- Soft textile covering instead of hard plastic/metal (washable, replaceable without tools)
- 9% lighter than Figure 02 for easier maneuvering
- Multi-density foam at pinch points for safety
- Wireless inductive charging via foot coils (2 kW)—robot steps onto charging pad
- UN38.3 certified battery with multi-layer safety protections
- Upgraded audio: 2x larger speaker, 4x more powerful, repositioned microphone
Manufacturing at Scale: BotQ
BotQ is Figure's dedicated manufacturing facility, capable of producing 12,000 humanoids annually in its first generation, scaling to 100,000 units over four years. Figure vertically integrated critical components (actuators, batteries, sensors, structures) and shifted from CNC machining to die-casting, injection molding, and stamping to reduce per-unit costs.
What Can the Figure 03 Actually Do?
Based on demonstrations and TIME's August 2025 visit to Figure HQ:
Demonstrated capabilities:
- Folding towels and laundry
- Loading dishwashers
- Clearing clutter from tables
- Loading items into washer/dryer
- Navigating household environments
- Speech-based interaction and task delegation
Current limitations (per TIME reporting):
- Dropped laundry during demos and couldn't pick it up from floor
- Struggled with folding T-shirts
- Towel folding often catches on basket edges, requiring reset
- Not yet capable of "most things in your home, autonomously, all day" (per CEO Adcock)
Figure is transparent that the robot isn't home-ready yet. Adcock stated they aim to achieve full home autonomy in 2026, but acknowledged "it's a big push."
Figure 03 vs. Competitors
| Feature | Figure 03 | 1X NEO | Tesla Optimus Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Price | ~$20,000 | $20,000 / $499/mo | ~$25,000-50,000 |
| Primary Use | Home + Commercial | Home | Industrial + Home |
| Height | 5'8" | 5'5" | 5'8" |
| Weight | 61 kg | 30 kg | ~57 kg |
| Battery Life | 5 hours | 2-4 hours | ~4 hours (est) |
| AI System | Helix VLA | Proprietary | Tesla FSD-derived |
| Availability | Late 2026 (homes) | Q1 2026 (beta) | 2026 (internal first) |
| Funding | $1B+ raised | $100M+ | Tesla internal |
For detailed comparisons, see our Figure 02 Review and 1X NEO Review.
Should You Buy the Figure 03?
Wait. The Figure 03 is not available for consumer purchase and won't be until late 2026 at earliest. Even then, initial home deployments will be limited to select partners.
Who should watch this closely:
- Enterprise buyers in manufacturing, logistics, or warehousing exploring humanoid automation
- Early adopters with $20K+ budget who want to be among the first home humanoid users
- Investors tracking the humanoid robotics market
Who should look elsewhere:
- Anyone needing a home robot now—consider telepresence robots or service robots available today
- Budget-conscious buyers—Unitree's G1 ($16,000) or H1 ($90,000) are available now
The Bottom Line
The Figure 03 represents the most serious attempt yet at a home-capable humanoid robot from a well-funded, credible company. The Helix AI, tactile sensing, and home-ready design features are genuine innovations. But the gap between demos and reliable daily home operation remains significant.
Figure's $39B valuation reflects investor confidence in the team and vision, not current capabilities. The company is betting that AI improvements will close the gap rapidly—CEO Adcock believes general robotics is solvable "within 24 months, maybe 18."
If that bet pays off, the Figure 03 could be the first humanoid robot that actually works in homes. If not, it's an expensive engineering prototype. We'll know more by late 2026.
Last updated: February 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Figure 03 be available to buy?
Figure AI is targeting late 2026 for limited home deployments. The robot is currently being tested with select partners. No public pre-order or purchase option exists yet.
How much will the Figure 03 cost?
The target price is approximately $20,000, though this has not been officially confirmed. Industrial/enterprise pricing may differ from eventual consumer pricing.
Can the Figure 03 do laundry and dishes?
In demonstrations, the Figure 03 has successfully loaded dishwashers, folded towels, and loaded laundry. However, it still struggles with some tasks (like folding T-shirts) and isn't yet capable of fully autonomous household operation.
How does Figure 03 compare to Tesla Optimus?
Both target similar price points ($20K-$50K), but Figure 03 is explicitly designed for home use with soft textiles and safety features, while Tesla Optimus Gen 3 prioritizes industrial applications first. Figure has demonstrated more home-focused capabilities, while Tesla has manufacturing scale advantages.
Is Figure AI a legitimate company?
Yes. Figure AI has raised over $1 billion from investors including NVIDIA, Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, and Microsoft, with a post-money valuation of $39 billion. The company has shipped Figure 02 units to BMW for factory deployment and operates the BotQ manufacturing facility.
