COMPARISON · HUMANOIDS
Figure 03 vs 1X NEO: which one to choose in 2026?
By Robot Distribution editorial teamUpdated 5 min read
IN BRIEF
Neither Figure 03 nor 1X NEO can be ordered in Europe today: both are announced. NEO is lighter and quieter, with 22-degree-of-freedom hands and a published IP rating; Figure 03 is taller, carries 20 kg and charges wirelessly through its feet. For a project in 2026, choose an available humanoid and follow both.
At a glance
Figure 03 is the third-generation humanoid of Figure AI, introduced in October 2025 and designed for household tasks such as laundry, cleaning and dishes. 1X NEO is a home humanoid built around tendon-driven joints, also designed for household chores. The table compares what each manufacturer publishes.
| Figure 03 | 1X NEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 173 cm | 168 cm |
| Weight | 61 kg | 30 kg |
| Payload | 20 kg | Lifts 70 kg, carries 25 kg, 8 kg per arm |
| Runtime | 5 h | 4 h |
| Walking speed | 1.2 m/s | 1.4 m/s |
| Hand degrees of freedom | — | 22 per hand |
| Charging | Wireless, 2 kW, through coils in the feet | 6 min of charge per hour of runtime |
| Battery | UN38.3 certified | 842 Wh |
| IP rating | — | IP44 body, IP68 hands |
| Noise level | — | 22 dB |
| Status in Europe | Announced, not orderable | Announced, not orderable |
A dash means the manufacturer does not publish the value on an official page. The total number of degrees of freedom of Figure 03 has been reported by third parties but not by Figure AI, so it is left out.
Availability in Europe and status
Figure 03 is built for high-volume manufacturing at Figure AI’s own plant. Units are deployed with commercial customers and a home lease has been announced in the United States, but there is no public sale in Europe.
1X NEO opened for pre-order in October 2025. Deliveries start in the United States in 2026, with international deliveries to follow later; there is no confirmed delivery date for Europe.
Neither robot can be ordered through Robot Distribution today. We list them so that you can compare them with the humanoids that are available, and we can inform you when European sales open.
Strengths of each robot
Figure 03:
- 20 kg payload and a full human height of 173 cm.
- Fingertip sensors that detect 3 g of force and a camera in each palm.
- Wireless 2 kW charging through coils in the feet: the robot charges by standing on its pad.
- 5 h of runtime, the longer of the two on paper.
- Designed for high-volume manufacturing.
1X NEO:
- 30 kg, about half the weight of Figure 03, with tendon-driven, backdrivable joints.
- Hands with 22 degrees of freedom and arms with 7 per arm.
- 22 dB operation and an IP44 body with IP68 hands.
- Fast charging: 6 minutes per hour of runtime.
- NVIDIA Jetson Thor compute, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 5G.
Which use case suits which robot
- Household chores in a home or a serviced apartment: both target this use. NEO’s low weight and low noise suit living spaces; Figure 03’s payload suits heavier objects.
- Light logistics and light industrial work: Figure AI lists these environments for Figure 03.
- Assisted living: 1X lists this environment for NEO.
- Research or a pilot project this year: neither, as both are announced. Choose an available humanoid instead.
Until European deliveries are confirmed, compare these robots on what they announce and plan your project on a robot you can test on site.
Price
No European price is available for Figure 03 or 1X NEO. Robot Distribution will publish an offer, on quote, only when a manufacturer confirms deliveries in Europe.
Buying, renting or RaaS, and alternatives available now
For humanoids that are available, Robot Distribution offers purchase, rental for events and a monthly subscription (RaaS) including maintenance, each set out in a written quote.
Humanoids you can order today in the same family:
- AGIBOT A3: 173 cm, 31 degrees of freedom, 10 h runtime.
- Unitree H2: 182 cm, 31 degrees of freedom, 70 kg.
- AGIBOT A2 Lite: 169 cm, 23 degrees of freedom.
- Unitree G1: a compact humanoid of 132 cm for research and teaching.
- AGIBOT X2 Ultra: 131 cm, built for reception and guided tours.
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