News 2025-02-21 10:15:48

Figure AI has revealed plans to deploy 100,000 humanoid robots over the next four years

This marks a major step toward integrating AI-powered machines into daily life.

CEO Brett Adcock announced that the company has secured its second major commercial partner, fueling speculation about which major U.S. corporation might be involved. Figure AI’s strategy focuses on large-scale deployments in industries like manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, leveraging artificial intelligence to enable robots to learn and adapt to various tasks.

Their first client, BMW, signed on last year, and now, with a second high-profile partner, Figure AI aims to drive cost reductions and enhance AI capabilities through real-world use.

This move positions Figure AI in direct competition with global players, including China’s Zhiyuan Robotics and MagicLab, which have been accelerating their humanoid robotics programs.

With its rapid development cycle, Figure AI has already made significant progress, evolving from its first humanoid, Figure 01, to the more advanced Figure 02, with Figure 03 reportedly in lab testing. As AI-driven humanoid robots gain traction, the industry is set for an intense race to dominate automation in industrial and domestic settings.

With increasing investments in robotics, Figure AI’s aggressive expansion could reshape the labor market and redefine the role of humans — and humanoid robots — in society.

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