Figure AI Secures $675M in Funding, Valued at $2.6B Amidst Big Tech Support

The humanoid robot startup, Figure AI, garners significant investment from industry giants like Jeff Bezos, Microsoft, and Nvidia, aiming to revolutionize the workforce with AI-powered robots.

Figure AI raises $675 million in a funding round, reaching a $2.6 billion valuation with support from tech luminaries including Jeff Bezos, Microsoft, and Nvidia.
The startup's collaboration with OpenAI aims to develop advanced AI models for humanoid robots, enhancing their ability to understand and process language.
Figure AI's humanoid robot, Figure 01, demonstrates capabilities in manufacturing and logistics, aiming to address labor shortages.
Experts debate the practicality and future impact of humanoid robots in the workforce, highlighting both opportunities and challenges.
The investment reflects growing interest in the potential of humanoid robots to transform various industries, despite the technology's early development stage.