On August 6, OpenAI-backed robotics firm Figure revealed its new Figure 02 robot with advanced reasoning and enhanced features.
The humanoid robot features a cleaner machine body than the 01 model, free from exposed wiring and actuators. Also, the 02 can perform more complicated tasks with its improved battery and limbs.
Most importantly, the machine can learn from its mistakes and correct itself. As a result, it could become a versatile addition to many workforces across industries.
What are the Figure 02 robot’s features?
The Figure 02 robot stands at 5’6’’ tall and weighs 132 pounds. It features an exoskeleton-based design more seamless than the initial model.
Its humanoid hands have “16 degrees of freedom” and more strength and dexterity for human-like tasks like lifting objects to 44 lbs.
The demo video above shows these features as Figure 02 picks up parts in a BMW facility to assist with automobile assembly.
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Figure CEO Brett Adcock says the next-gen humanoid visualizes, understands, and executes tasks with its AI-driven vision system.
It uses six onboard RGB cameras in its head, front torso, and rear torso. Then, they send visual data to an onboard visual language model that functions as the robot’s brain.
This machine mind helps with semantic grounding and fast common-sense visual reasoning. In February 2024, Figure partnered with OpenAI, allowing the former to improve its bots with OpenAI programs.
The AI model allows the robot to receive voice commands from a person. Then, it understands the instructions based on speech and visual reasoning to reply and execute them.
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More importantly, artificial intelligence enables Figure 02 to self-correct and learn from mistakes. As a result, this humanoid machine can “tackle more complex job functions” in warehouses and factories.
VentureBeat reported that the robotics firm will continue to fine-tune its creation. Consequently, it can perform most, if not all, of the tasks humans do in complex environments.
“We know that ROI for our customers is critical. Humans are highly expensive and our target is to achieve immediate break-even costs for our customers on Day 1,” a company spokesperson said.
Figure plans to start shipping sometime in early 2026 at “very affordable” prices.