Figure AI Deploys Humanoid Robots in First Major Indian Manufacturing Pilot - RobotWale News

Figure AI Commits to First Major Humanoid Robot Deployment in India

Figure AI, in collaboration with Chennai-based automotive manufacturer Chennai AutoTech Pvt Ltd, officially launched a pilot deployment of its Figure 02 humanoid robots at a southern Indian manufacturing facility on April 12, 2025. The initiative marks the first large-scale integration of general-purpose humanoid robots into India’s automotive assembly sector.

Pilot Scope and Operational Deployment

The deployment involves twelve Figure 02 units operating across three production lines focused on precision component assembly and heavy part transfer. The robots will handle repetitive pick-and-place tasks, torque verification, and intra-factory logistics, operating alongside human workers on a 24/7 shift schedule. Figure AI confirmed that the units are equipped with updated haptic feedback sensors and localized language models to communicate with Indian floor supervisors in Tamil and English.

Pricing and India Market Expansion

While global enterprise pricing for the Figure 02 platform starts at $200,000 per unit, Figure AI announced a special regional pricing tier for Indian manufacturing partners. Bulk deployments of ten or more units will qualify for an effective cost of $150,000 per robot, inclusive of local maintenance contracts and software licensing. The company also partnered with Hyderabad-based robotics integrator RoboWorks India to handle hardware servicing, calibration, and firmware updates, ensuring minimal downtime for domestic operations.

Industry Impact and Future Rollouts

The deployment aligns with India’s accelerating push toward automated manufacturing under the Production Linked Incentive scheme. Industry analysts note that humanoid robots are increasingly preferred over traditional cobots due to their ability to navigate legacy factory layouts without requiring extensive infrastructure retrofitting. Figure AI stated that successful completion of the Chennai pilot will trigger Phase Two deployments across semiconductor and electronics assembly hubs in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka by Q4 2025. The company expects to onboard three additional Indian manufacturing clients before the end of the fiscal year.