Figure 02 vs Forerunner K2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Figure AI vs Kepler Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Figure 02 leads in higher payload, while Forerunner K2 leads in more DOF, longer runtime. Overall, Forerunner K2 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
Figure 02
Figure AI
Forerunner K2
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Figure 02 Forerunner K2
Specifications
~$130,000–$150,000 (enterprise)Price$34,800
168 cmHeight178 cm
70 kgWeight85 kg
28DOF52
25 kgPayload15 kg
5hRuntime8h
1.2 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Dual NVIDIA RTX GPU modulesCompute100 TOPS
Task Capabilities
✓Pick up a box from shelf?
✓Open a door handle?
✓Pour liquid into cup?
◔Use a power tool?
◔Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
◔Walk on uneven terrain?
✕Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
✓Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✓Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
✓Work 8-hour shift?
✕Hot-swap battery?
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
✓Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
8
Figure 02
/100
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Forerunner K2
Proprietary. No public developer access.
Pros and cons at a glance
Figure 02
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 28 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Forerunner K2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (8h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 52 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Figure 02 and Forerunner K2 compare on price?
Figure 02: ~$130,000–$150,000 (enterprise). Forerunner K2: $34,800. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: Figure 02 or Forerunner K2?
Figure 02 rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 15 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Figure 02 or Forerunner K2 actually available to buy?
Figure 02 has been discontinued. Forerunner K2 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.
Last updated: 2025
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