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Figure AI's New Humanoid Robot Can Fold Your Clothes, Do the Dishes
When he's not battling bugs and robots in Helldivers 2, Michael is reporting on AI, satellites, cybersecurity, PCs, and tech policy. Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. The day that humanoid robots wash the dishes and do the laundry may be closer than
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Watch: Figure 03 - The Model T of robots?
Figure AI has given us a look at its idea of the robotic equivalent of the Model T as it rolls out its Figure 3 humanoid robot - the company's third-generation bipedal autonomous machine designed for general purpose work that's built for mass production. For aficionados of the history of
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Figure 03 might be the home robot that changes everything - if it ever goes on sale
There's no timeline for the availability of home introduction Watching Figure 03 clean, fold laundry, fill a dishwasher, serve, and play with the family dog, I was struck by the still uncanny blend of human-like activity and fundamental inhumanness. It's that mix that makes this moment so pivotal.
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Watch Figure's new robot help around the home, and yes you'll want one
Figure AI has just unveiled the latest version of its humanoid robot, and it looks mighty impressive. As we deduced from the teaser footage released earlier in the week, the new robot, Figure 03, is geared toward helping around the home. A video (top) released by the California-based company on
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Figure 03: The Best Inventions of 2025
The Figure 03 is a humanoid robot with a lofty goal. The company that makes it, Figure AI, wants to build a machine in the form of a human being, and put the bots to work across the global economy -- including in homes. Upon its launch this October, the Figure 03 was capable of doing some domestic
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Figure Unveils its Third-Generation Humanoid Robot Figure 03 | AIM
Figure's BotQ plant will initially produce up to 12,000 humanoid robots per year, with a target of 100,000 units over four years. Figure AI, a California-based humanoid robotics company, has launched its latest humanoid robot, Figure 03, which is designed for home, commercial, and large-scale use.
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This Startup's New Humanoid Robot Is Scarily Good at Doing Chores
Figure, which has already wowed the tech world with the amazing dexterity of its humanoid robots, just revealed a brand new updated android, dubbed 03. And there's just one word that describes watching it in action: uncanny. Looking for all the world like CGI from a sci-fi movie, Figure 03 strolls
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New Figure 03 Humanoid Robot Design to Be A Home AI Assistant & More
What if the future wasn't just a distant dream but standing right in front of you, walking, talking, and even helping with your daily tasks? Meet Figure 03, a new humanoid robot that promises to redefine the boundaries of what machines can do in our lives. With its state-of-the-art artificial
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Figure AI introduces its latest humanoid robot, Figure 03, designed for both domestic and industrial use. The robot showcases advanced capabilities in performing household chores and is built for mass production.
Figure AI, a California-based startup, has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, Figure 03, marking a significant advancement in robotics technology for both domestic and industrial applications
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. Standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 132 pounds, Figure 03 represents a leap forward in the company's mission to create general-purpose robots for everyday use1
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Figure 03 showcases an impressive array of capabilities, demonstrating its potential to revolutionize household chores and industrial tasks. The robot can perform various activities, including:
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The robot's design has been optimized for home use, featuring a softer exterior with washable materials and eliminated exposed machined parts for improved safety
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. Figure 03 also boasts enhanced sensory capabilities, including embedded palm cameras in each hand for close-range visual feedback and improved grasping abilities1
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At the heart of Figure 03's functionality is 'Helix,' Figure AI's proprietary vision-language-action AI system. This advanced AI enables the robot to operate in real-time without following predetermined scripts, allowing it to learn and adapt to various tasks and environments
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. The system leverages generative AI technologies, including OpenAI models and Nvidia's robotics stacks, to understand spoken commands and interpret its surroundings3
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Figure AI has designed Figure 03 with mass production in mind, aiming to significantly reduce manufacturing costs compared to previous models
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. The company has established a dedicated manufacturing facility called BotQ in San Jose, California, with an initial production capacity of up to 12,000 robots per year and a goal of producing 100,000 robots over the next four years2
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.While Figure AI has not announced a specific timeline or pricing for consumer availability, the company plans to offer Figure 03 to select partners for testing
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. CEO Brett Adcock has expressed ambitions to have the robot ready for home use by 2026, although challenges remain in achieving full autonomy for most household tasks1
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.Figure 03's introduction places Figure AI at the forefront of the humanoid robot market, competing with other notable players such as Tesla's Optimus, Unitree's G1, and Boston Dynamics' Atlas
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. The development of Figure 03 represents a significant step towards the potential widespread adoption of humanoid robots in both domestic and industrial settings, potentially reshaping various sectors of the global economy3
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.As the field of humanoid robotics continues to evolve, Figure 03 stands as a promising example of the potential for AI-powered robots to become integral parts of our daily lives, both at home and in the workplace. However, the true impact of these technologies will only be realized once they become commercially available and prove their worth in real-world applications.
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