Figure AI
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Robotics, Artificial intelligence |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Brett Adcock |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Humanoid robots (Figure 01, Figure 02, Helix, Figure 03) |
Figure AI, Inc. is a United States-based robotics company that develops AI-driven humanoid robots. Established in 2022 by Brett Adcock, who also founded Archer Aviation and Vettery, the firm concentrates on creating sophisticated humanoid robotic systems tailored for industrial environments.
History
Figure AI unveiled its initial prototype, Figure 01, in 2022. This bipedal robot was engineered for manual tasks, primarily targeting the logistics and warehouse industries.
In May 2023, the company secured $70 million in a funding round led by Parkway Venture Capital.
On January 18, 2024, Figure announced a collaboration with BMW to incorporate humanoid robots into automotive production processes.
By February 2024, Figure raised $675 million from investors such as Jeff Bezos, Microsoft, Nvidia, Intel, Amazon, and OpenAI’s venture funds, which valued the company at $2.6 billion. This capital influx supported a partnership with OpenAI to create specialized AI models aimed at enhancing the robots’ language comprehension and reasoning abilities.
In 2025, Figure concluded its partnership with OpenAI, stating that large language models were evolving to become "smarter yet more commoditized."
February 2025 saw the introduction of Helix, Figure’s next-generation humanoid robot.
On March 15, 2025, the company inaugurated BotQ, a manufacturing facility designed to produce up to 12,000 humanoid robots yearly, with plans to progressively employ its own robots in the assembly process.
Figure 02
Figure AI released Figure 02 on August 6, 2024. This advanced humanoid robot is intended for industrial use and features integrated limb wiring along with a torso-mounted battery. It is equipped with six RGB cameras coupled with an onboard vision-language model. Utilizing Nvidia RTX GPU modules, its processing power is three times greater than its predecessor. The robot includes microphones and speakers supported by a custom AI model developed in collaboration with OpenAI to facilitate conversational interactions. Its redesigned five-fingered hands provide 16 degrees of freedom and can handle objects weighing up to 25 kg. Figure 02 has undergone testing at a BMW facility in South Carolina.
Helix
Helix represents an upgraded iteration of Figure 02, boasting 35 degrees of freedom with human-like wrists and fingers. It integrates Helix VLA, a versatile vision-language-action neural network capable of operating two robots simultaneously. The system interprets natural language instructions and interacts with its surroundings without requiring extensive training. Each robot contains two GPUs: System 2 manages high-level planning at frequencies between 7 and 9 Hz, while System 1 oversees low-level control at 200 Hz. Helix facilitates coordinated teamwork between robots and can manipulate almost any small household item, including those unfamiliar to it.
Figure 03
On October 9, 2025, Figure AI introduced Figure 03, its third-generation humanoid robot featuring comprehensive hardware and software redesigns focused on general-purpose learning from human interaction. It includes an enhanced sensor array and hand system optimized for Helix compatibility. The camera setup delivers twice the frame rate, reduces latency by 75%, and offers a field of view that is 60% broader compared to earlier versions.
Each hand incorporates palm-mounted cameras and tactile sensors capable of detecting forces as light as three grams for precise manipulation tasks. Designed for domestic environments, Figure 03 employs safety-certified materials, multi-density foam padding, and a UN38.3-certified battery featuring multiple safety mechanisms. Additional features include wireless inductive charging capability, improved audio systems for natural communication, and removable washable fabric coverings. Production is slated to take place at BotQ.
Legal issues
In 2025, the corporation dispatched cease-and-desist notices to unlicensed secondary market brokers who were marketing its private shares without authorization.