Figure AI Unveils Ambitious Plans for Mass-Producing AI Humanoid Robots
Summary
Figure AI, a US startup, has unveiled ambitious plans to mass-produce AI-powered humanoid robots, targeting 12,000 units per year from its BotQ facility, with a goal of shipping 100,000 robots by 2029 for industrial, logistics, and eventually home applications.
Key Points
- Figure AI is a US-based startup developing AI-powered humanoid robots, aiming to expand human capabilities.
- They have rapidly progressed, launching models like Figure 02 for industrial use and the innovative Helix VLA AI model for unified perception, language, and control.
- Figure AI unveiled BotQ, a high-volume manufacturing facility targeting 12,000 robots per year, and plans to ship 100,000 robots by 2029 for applications in manufacturing, logistics, and eventually homes.