Quick Answer
Figure 01 is Figure AI’s first public bipedal prototype — the 2023 OpenAI-demo body — not Figure 02, and we are not reviewing a later unreviewed platform here. 01 existed to raise money and prove a humanoid could talk and pick up an apple on camera. It was never a commercial SKU. If you are shopping industrial humanoids, read our Figure 02 review and treat 01 as archaeology.
Our Verdict
| Field | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Review Score | 6.1 / 10 | Important prototype. Not a product. |
| Commercial Readiness | 1.0 / 10 | Superseded. Not sold. |
| Consumer Readiness | 0.5 / 10 | |
| Autonomy Confidence | Low for general work; the 2023 demo mixed onboard learning with a lot of staging | |
| Best For | Understanding Figure’s path to 02 | |
| Biggest Concern | Pages that still talk about 01 as if BMW ran it | BMW’s public production story is Figure 02. |
What Was Figure 01?
Figure AI’s first full-size biped shown in 2023. Public commentary at the time put it in the typical humanoid band: roughly human height, electric actuators, dexterous-enough hands for a kitchen-counter demo. Figure did not publish a procurement spec sheet because nobody was supposed to procure it.
Who Makes It?
Figure AI (California). Same company as Figure 02. Different robot.
What Could It Actually Do?
The viral 2023 video — conversation plus simple manipulation — is the record. It is not BMW body-shop evidence. That evidence belongs to Figure 02 and is covered on the 02 review. We do not promote a successor we have not reviewed as a product on this URL.
Should You Buy Figure 01?
You cannot. Watch Figure 02 if you care about industrial pilots.
Full specs and images
See the Figure 01 profile. Current Figure review: Figure 02.
FAQ
Who makes Figure 01?
Figure AI.
Is Figure 01 available?
No. Prototype, superseded by Figure 02.
Did Figure 01 work at BMW?
BMW’s later public production comments refer to Figure 02, not this prototype.
Sources
Figure AI 2023 announcements and contemporary press (TechCrunch / OpenAI-era demo coverage). BMW production context lives on our Figure 02 review.