Overview
- The third‑generation robot is powered by Helix, Figure’s vision‑language‑action AI that learns from human demonstrations to perform general‑purpose tasks at home and in commercial settings.
- Upgrades include faster main cameras with a wider field of view, palm cameras in each hand, and fingertip sensors sensitive to roughly three grams for delicate, slip‑resistant manipulation.
- The design targets safer domestic use with a washable soft exterior, foam padding, and a 9% weight reduction versus Figure 02, plus wireless inductive foot charging up to 2 kW for about five hours of operation per charge.
- For business workflows, Figure cites actuators that move twice as fast with more torque to match human pick‑and‑place speeds, 10 Gbps mmWave data sharing for fleets, and options for customer branding or side displays.
- Figure says its BotQ facility in San Jose will shift parts to die‑casting and injection molding, enabling about 12,000 units per year with a target of 100,000 within four years, though outlets note independent verification and mass‑market timing remain pending.