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technology16 days ago•4 min saved

Melania Trump Highlights US-Built Humanoid at White House Tech Summit

Figure AI unveiled its third-gen humanoid robot, Figure 3, beside Melania Trump at a White House summit on technology and children’s education, underscoring rising interest in humanoid robotics. Backed by Nvidia and led by CEO Brett Adcock, the company aims to deploy thousands of robots and is valued at about $39 billion after a $1 billion Series C, with BMW already using its robots. The event follows a string of strong investor momentum and a pending lawsuit from a former head of product safety alleging safety concerns that Figure AI disputes, raising ongoing questions about safety standards in the field.

via CNBC|

#archer-aviation #figure-ai #humanoid-robotics

politics16 days ago•4 min saved

Melania Trump greets a humanoid robot at White House education summit

First Lady Melania Trump presided over the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit at the White House East Room, accompanied by Figure 03, a humanoid robot from Figure AI. The robot addressed the room in multiple languages and highlighted the role of education and technology in empowering children, marking a notable moment for AI in a high-profile political event.

via PBS|

#education-technology #figure-ai #humanoid-robot

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Figure AI Secures $675M Funding from Tech Giants to Commercialize Humanoid Robots"

Figure AI, a startup developing humanoid robots for dangerous and undesirable jobs, has raised $675 million at a $2.6 billion valuation from investors including Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, and Microsoft. The company's general-purpose robot, Figure 01, aims to address labor shortages in industries like manufacturing and logistics. Figure AI is part of a competitive field, with companies like Agility Robotics and Tesla also working on humanoid robots. The market for humanoid robots is expected to reach $38 billion by 2035, and Figure AI is partnering with OpenAI and using Microsoft's Azure cloud services to develop next-generation AI models for its robots.

via CNBC|

#artificial-intelligence #figure-ai #funding

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Bezos, Nvidia Back Figure AI with $675M to Advance Humanoid Robots"

Figure AI, an AI startup, has secured a massive $675 million in funding from major players like Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, Microsoft, and others to advance its development of humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence. The company aims to address labor shortages and workplace safety issues by creating human-like robots capable of performing various tasks. This surge in investor interest reflects the growing enthusiasm for robotics startups incorporating AI, driven by recent industry breakthroughs.

via TechSpot|

#ai #big-tech #figure-ai

technology2 years ago•0 min saved

"Tech Giants Back Humanoid Robot Startup with Major Investments"

Humanoid robot startup Figure AI is raising $675 million from investors including Jeff Bezos, Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, Intel, and Samsung, as it develops a human-like robot called Figure 01, positioning itself at the forefront of the race to create the next generation of AI-powered robots.

via Interesting Engineering|

#ai-powered-robots #figure-ai #humanoid-robot

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Figure AI's Humanoid Robot Startup in Funding Talks with Microsoft and OpenAI"

Figure AI Inc., a startup developing humanlike robots, is in talks to raise up to $500 million in a funding round led by Microsoft Corp. and OpenAI. The startup is seeking additional investors for the deal, with Microsoft potentially investing about $95 million and OpenAI considering a $5 million investment.

via Bloomberg|

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