Figure AI Expands to India with Commercial Deployment of Figure 02 Humanoid Robots - RobotWale News

Commercial Deployment Begins in Major Industrial Hubs

Figure AI has officially commenced the commercial deployment of its Figure 02 humanoid robot across select automotive and logistics facilities in India. The rollout, announced on November 14, 2024, marks the first large-scale integration of general-purpose humanoid robots in the country’s manufacturing sector. The initial units have been installed at partner facilities in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, where they are being trained to perform repetitive assembly, material handling, and quality inspection tasks alongside human workers. Early pilot data indicates a 30% reduction in manual handling injuries and a 22% increase in line efficiency during controlled trials.

Localized Pricing and Enterprise Leasing Models

To address capital expenditure constraints for Indian enterprises, Figure AI has introduced a localized subscription model. The humanoid robot is available through an enterprise leasing program starting at ₹45 lakh per month, which includes hardware maintenance, over-the-air software updates, and dedicated on-site technical support. A one-time purchase option is priced at ₹1.2 crore per unit, with tiered volume discounts available for fleet deployments exceeding ten units. This pricing structure positions the Figure 02 competitively against traditional industrial automation systems, which typically require higher upfront capital and rigid programming frameworks.

Technical Specifications and India-Specific Adaptations

The deployed Figure 02 units feature upgraded thermal management systems designed for India’s tropical climate, along with enhanced IP54-rated dust and humidity resistance. The robot’s AI core runs on a localized cloud infrastructure hosted in Mumbai, ensuring strict compliance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Each unit boasts a 14-hour operational battery life, 40kg payload capacity, and advanced force-torque sensing for safe human-robot collaboration. The system integrates with existing factory ERP platforms via open APIs, allowing seamless workflow synchronization and real-time production analytics.

Market Outlook and Industry Adoption

Indian manufacturers are rapidly evaluating humanoid robotics as a scalable solution to persistent labor shortages and rising automation costs. Industry analysts project that India’s humanoid robot market could reach ₹8,000 crore by 2028, driven by automotive, electronics, and pharmaceutical sectors. Figure AI has partnered with domestic system integrators to provide installation, operator training, and after-sales support across tier-1 and tier-2 industrial cities. The company plans to expand its Indian footprint to Gujarat and Karnataka by Q2 2025, with a goal of deploying 50 units in the first year of operation.