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Figure 01 is a humanoid robot developed by Figure, a U.S.-based robotics company founded in 2022 by Brett Adcock. Unveiled in 2023, the robot is designed as a general-purpose humanoid capable of performing a wide range of physical tasks in environments built for humans. Standing about 5 feet 6 inches tall, Figure 01 integrates advanced AI, computer vision, and dexterous manipulation to assist in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail.

Figure AI CEO on ‘Firing’ OpenAI: ‘We Just Got Like No Value’

March 30, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Figure AI founder Brett Adcock, Figure 03 humanoid robot, and Shawn Ryan

Figure AI founder Brett Adcock went into detail about his $39 billion startup’s relationship with OpenAI for the first time publicly on the Shawn Ryan Podcast.

Brett Adcock vs. Everyone: Figure AI Founder’s Cyberwarfare on Humanoid Rivals

March 14, 2026November 17, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Brett Adcock criticizes humanoid rivals

The 39-year-old founder and CEO of Figure AI is becoming one of tech’s most polarizing figures, perhaps intentionally, with a social media strategy that’s unorthodox and abrasive.

Is the Figure 03 the Most Advanced Humanoid Robot Yet?

January 17, 2026October 11, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Figure 03 humanoid robot

Silicon Valley’s most watched humanoid robotics firm is back with its most advanced fake human yet.

Figure AI CEO Calls Fortune’s Article ‘Downright Lies,’ Threatens Lawsuit

November 2, 2025April 25, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Figure 02 robot takes the stand

Figure AI founder Brett Adcock is threatening to sue Fortune over claims that the startup overstated what its robots are actually doing at BMW’s Spartanburg factory.

Figure AI Accelerating Push for Humanoid Robots at Home

November 2, 2025February 27, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Figure AI Robot for Home

Silicon Valley robotics startup Figure AI says it’s moving ahead with plans to deploy autonomous humanoid robots into homes sooner than expected.

Figure AI Aims for 100K Humanoid Robots in 4 Years

May 14, 2026February 1, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Figure AI Aims to Manufacture 100K Figure Robots

Figure AI just revealed its lofty goal for mass producing advanced humanoid robots.

China’s Agibot Starts Mass Producing Humanoids as Figure AI Ships First AI Robots

November 2, 2025December 17, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Figure 02 and Agibot Production

As 2024 closes, Silicon Valley startup Figure AI is delivering its first AI robots, and a Chinese startup coming directly for the Tesla Optimus is already mass producing advanced AI robots.

Figure 02 Autonomous Fleet Showcased Ahead of BMW Plant Deployment

November 2, 2025November 19, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Autonomous Fleet of Figure 02 AI-Powered Humanoid Robots at BMW Spartanburg

Figure AI says it’s ready to send millions of its humanoid robots into the world.

‘New Buildings Launching Every 90 Days’: Figure’s New Campus for Producing Humanoids

May 5, 2026November 17, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Silicon Valley Humanoid Robotics Manufacturing Concept

Founded just two years ago, Figure AI is aggressively expanding its operations as it seeks to dominate the emerging humanoid robotics market.

Figure 02 at BMW, Realistic Robot Expressions, Walker S Lite at Zeekr, ADAM Humanoid at Walmart & More

May 3, 2026August 10, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Walker S Lite Humanoid Robot by UBTECH

The specs are in for Figure’s new highly anticipated humanoid robot.

Tesla Optimus vs. Figure 02: Who’d Win in a Fight?

November 1, 2025August 6, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Tesla Optimus vs. FigureAI Figure 02 Humanoid Robot

Let’s get down to brass tax: Who’d win in a fight between Tesla’s Optimus and the Figure 02 humanoid robot?

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