Figure AI Launches First Indian Pilot Program for Figure 02 Humanoid Robots - RobotWale News

Figure AI Begins Commercial Deployment in India

On October 15, 2024, Figure AI officially announced the commencement of its first commercial pilot program for the Figure 02 humanoid robot in India. The deployment, conducted in collaboration with leading Indian logistics and automotive manufacturing partners, marks the company’s first large-scale deployment in South Asia. The pilot will evaluate the robot’s performance in warehouse sorting, assembly line assistance, and material handling tasks across facilities in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

Localized Pricing and Infrastructure for Indian Markets

Figure AI has tailored its commercial offering specifically for the Indian market, introducing a subscription-based pricing model that starts at $1,200 per month per unit. This approach lowers the barrier to entry for small and medium enterprises while covering hardware leasing, software updates, and on-site technical support. The company has also established a regional engineering hub in Bengaluru to handle maintenance, software localization, and rapid response for Indian clients. The pricing structure includes tiered support packages, with enterprise clients receiving dedicated firmware customization and multi-language interface support.

Technical Capabilities and Industry Integration

The Figure 02 features a 51-degree-of-freedom actuator system, advanced force-torque sensing, and integrated vision-language models that enable real-time task adaptation. During the initial phase, the robots are being integrated into existing warehouse management systems and factory control networks. Indian pilot sites report successful navigation of complex environments, precise object manipulation, and seamless collaboration with human workers under supervised conditions. The robots utilize a custom thermal management system designed to operate reliably in India’s varied climate conditions.

Market Impact and Future Roadmap

Industry analysts note that the entry of advanced humanoid robotics into India aligns with the government’s National Robotics Mission and the broader push toward automated manufacturing under the Production Linked Incentive scheme. Figure AI plans to scale the pilot to multiple states by early 2025, with a target of deploying over 200 units across logistics, automotive, and electronics sectors. The company also confirmed partnerships with Indian technical institutes for operator training and robotics curriculum development, ensuring a sustainable talent pipeline for the emerging humanoid robotics industry.