Figure AI — company developing AI-powered humanoid robots

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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