Figure

Figure is an American robotics company specializing in the development of AI-driven humanoid robots designed to perform a wide range of tasks in both industrial and domestic settings. Founded in 2022 by Brett Adcock, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California. Its robots are engineered to integrate into the workforce across manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, retail, and eventually home environments, aiming to address labor shortages and enhance operational efficiency.

The company's product line includes three generations of humanoid robots: Figure 01, Figure 02, and Figure 03. Figure 01, introduced in May 2023, marked the company's initial foray into humanoid robotics. Figure 02 advanced the design with improved hand dexterity and a more compact build, suitable for real-world deployment. Figure 03, reimagined for home use, features a softer appearance and is capable of performing household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and dishwashing autonomously. Specifications for Figure 03 include a height of 5'8", a payload capacity of 20 kg, a weight of 61 kg, a runtime of 5 hours, and a speed of 1.2 m/s.

As of June 2026, Figure has raised approximately $1.75 billion across multiple funding rounds, with a valuation of $39 billion as of September 2025. Notable investors include Microsoft, NVIDIA, OpenAI's startup fund, Bezos Expeditions, Intel Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, and Salesforce. The company has established partnerships with major corporations, including BMW, where Figure 02 has been deployed in their factories, achieving over 1,250 industrial runtime hours with more than 90,000 parts loaded. Additionally, Figure has signed a commercial agreement with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots at scale, starting in Reno, Nevada.

Figure's AI stack, Helix, is a vision-language-action model that integrates perception, planning, and control modules into a single hierarchical neural system. Helix 02, introduced in January 2026, operates across three tiers: System 0, a 10-million-parameter network running at 1 kHz for balance and contact dynamics; System 1, an 80-million-parameter visuomotor transformer at 200 Hz mapping all sensor inputs to 35+ degrees of freedom; and System 2, a 7-billion-parameter vision-language model at 7–9 Hz for semantic reasoning. This architecture enables Figure's robots to perform complex tasks with a high degree of autonomy and adaptability.

The company faces competition from other humanoid robotics firms such as Agility Robotics, Tesla's Optimus division, Unitree, and Apptronik. Despite the competitive landscape, Figure's significant funding, strategic partnerships, and technological advancements position it as a leading player in the humanoid robotics industry.