California-based robotics company Figure AI has unveiled a plan to manufacture 100,000 humanoid robots over the next four years, utilising AI technology and partnerships with BMW, OpenAI, and Microsoft. In a recent LinkedIn post, Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock outlined the company’s strategy, saying that he plans on mass deploying robots capable of performing complex tasks in real-world environments.
With a recent funding of $675 million at a $2.6 billion valuation from key investors including Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft, a new player has emerged in the race for artificial intelligence (AI) dominance: the American tech startup Figure AI. Their core product, Figure 01, is advertised to be a general-purpose, autonomous, and commercially viable humanoid robot that can help with a variety of tasks from daily chores to industrial labour.
California-based robotics company Figure AI has unveiled a plan to manufacture 100,000 humanoid robots over the next four years, utilising AI technology and partnerships with BMW, OpenAI, and Microsoft. In a recent LinkedIn post, Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock outlined the company’s strategy, saying that he plans on mass deploying robots capable of performing complex tasks in real-world environments.
With a recent funding of $675 million at a $2.6 billion valuation from key investors including Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft, a new player has emerged in the race for artificial intelligence (AI) dominance: the American tech startup Figure AI. Their core product, Figure 01, is advertised to be a general-purpose, autonomous, and commercially viable humanoid robot that can help with a variety of tasks from daily chores to industrial labour.
