Industry/Technology: AI (Artificial Intelligence), Business Optimization, innovations, IT and programming, Machine learning (ML), technologies, Digitalization
Region – North America
Founded: 2022
Technology: AI, Robotics
Industry: IT, Business Automation
Problem solving
Figure AI designed general-purpose humanoid robots Figure 02 and Helix capable of handling tough, dangerous, or undesirable work. The solutions are applicable in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and retail.
Value
- Versatile deployment: optimized for warehouses, factories, homes, and assisted-living facilities.
- Full 360° vision: powered by six RGB cameras, depth cameras, and infrared sensors.
- Energy efficiency: Helix platform delivers 37% more tasks-per-watt than competitors.
- Independent intelligence: runs on a proprietary AI platform with no reliance on external LLMs.
Achievements
- Partnership with OpenAI (2024)
- $675 million in venture capital funding from a consortium that includes Jeff Bezos, Microsoft, Nvidia, Intel, and the startup-funding divisions of Amazon and OpenAI (2024)
- Partnership with BMW (2024)
- Raised $70 million from investors led by Parkway Venture Capital (2023)
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