Figure 02 Humanoid Robot Enters Indian Commercial Trials with Localized Pricing - RobotWale News

Figure AI Announces Figure 02 Commercial Deployment in India

Figure AI has officially confirmed that its Figure 02 humanoid robot will begin commercial trials across Indian logistics and automotive manufacturing facilities in February 2025. The announcement, made during a press briefing in San Francisco, marks the first large-scale deployment of a Western-developed humanoid robot in the Indian market. The company will partner with three major Indian industrial groups to test the robot in warehouse sorting, quality inspection, and heavy component handling tasks.

Technical Specifications and Operational Capabilities

The Figure 02 features a 53-degree-of-freedom actuation system, advanced tactile sensors in its fingertips, and a custom-designed vision-language-action model that enables real-time decision-making without pre-programmed waypoints. The robot can navigate complex factory environments, manipulate fragile objects, and communicate with warehouse management systems via standard industrial protocols. Figure AI reports that the updated model improves battery life to eight hours of continuous operation and reduces joint wear by 40 percent compared to its predecessor.

India Market Pricing and Localization Strategy

In a move to accelerate adoption in South Asia, Figure AI has announced localized pricing for Indian enterprises. Commercial units will be offered at ₹12.5 lakhs per robot, with bulk licensing discounts available for deployments exceeding ten units. The company will also establish a regional training and maintenance hub in Bengaluru, hiring local robotics engineers to provide on-site support and software customization for Indian industrial workflows. Government-approved subsidies under the India AI Mission may further reduce effective costs for qualifying manufacturers.

Industry Impact and Future Rollout

The deployment aligns with India’s push toward automated manufacturing and smart warehousing. Industry analysts note that humanoid robots could address labor shortages in seasonal logistics hubs and precision assembly lines. Figure AI plans to expand trials to Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad by mid-2025, with full commercial availability targeted for early 2026. The company will publish performance metrics and safety data from the Indian trials to support regulatory frameworks for humanoid robot operations in industrial settings.