Figure AI vs Stardust Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Figure 02 leads in higher payload, while Astribot S1 leads in more DOF. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.

Figure AI

Stardust Intelligence
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Figure 02
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Astribot S1
Proprietary. No public developer access.
Figure 02: ~$130,000–$150,000 (enterprise). Astribot S1: $250,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Figure 02 rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 10 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Figure 02 has been discontinued. Astribot S1 is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Figure 02 has no ROS support; Astribot S1 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Astribot S1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Figure 02 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025