Overview

• Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, Microsoft, and other tech giants invest in Figure AI, a startup developing human-like robots, raising $675 million.
• The funding round values Figure AI at approximately $2 billion before the investment.
• Figure AI's robot, Figure 01, aims to perform hazardous tasks and alleviate labor shortages in various industries.
• Significant venture capital interest with investments from Parkway Venture Capital, Align Ventures, ARK Venture Fund, and others.
• The AI robotics sector sees a surge in activity, with companies like Tesla also working on humanoid robots.