Figure just showed off its Figure 02 humanoid robot autonomously folding and stacking towels with zero teleoperation or pre-scripted code. Running on its Helix neural network, the robot's multi-fingered hands can trace edges, smooth wrinkles, and adapt to fabric slips. Why it matters: The same model that worked in BMW's plant made the jump from warehouse logistics to household chores with just 500 hours of human demo data.
Figure is reportedly in advanced talks with UPS to deploy its latest humanoid robots across the delivery giant's logistics network. While specific roles remain unconfirmed, the setup would complement UPS's broader push into robotics and automation. Why it matters: With Figure targeting 100K robots shipped by 2028, a UPS partnership could serve as a vital proving ground outside of controlled demos.
Figure just moved up its home robotics roadmap by two years, with plans to begin alpha testing its Figure 02 humanoid in living rooms later in 2025. CEO Brett Adcock credited Helix, the startup’s new generalist VLA model, for the rapid shift. Why it matters: While rivals stick to factory floors, Figure is taking on the messy real world surprisingly early.
Figure just unveiled its next-generation humanoid robot, the Figure 02. The new machine packs a custom 2.25 kWh battery for over 20 hours of daily uptime, an integrated exoskeleton, six RGB cameras, and hands with 16 degrees of freedom. With three times the onboard CPU and GPU power of its predecessor, it is built to execute autonomous AI tasks directly on the factory floor.
OpenAI-backed Figure just teased Figure 02, its next-generation humanoid robot set to debut on August 6, 2024. The teaser shows off sleek new joints, flexible mesh body designs, and torques reaching 150Nm. Founder Brett Adcock boldly claims it will be the most advanced humanoid robot on the planet.
