💫 WE’RE LIVE 💫
Today, Figure emerges from stealth.
We’re building autonomous humanoid robots.
One robot for every human on the planet.
Here's what the future will look like:
As a kid, I loved science fiction.
It let me dream of a better future.
The last 20 years I've been building technology companies to build a better future for humanity.
Today we're unveiling the most important technology for the future of humankind.
Advanced AI meets Robotics.
THE PROBLEM
Our labor force is shrinking.
As a result of the aging population, the labor supply is shrinking.
Predictions indicate 85 million job shortages by 2030.
If we want growth, we need more productivity - and this means more automation.
Our world is designed for the human form:
→ Arms and hands allow us to open doors and use tools.
→ Legs allow us to move efficiently, climb stairs, lift boxes, and more.
For 100 years, robots that can do human-like tasks have been unattainable
The robotics "holy grail".
THE SOLUTION
Figure believes robots built for a human environment will maximize our impact on labor shortages & improve lives.
Our robot resembles the human body - two legs, two arms, hands, and screen for a face.
= The universal interface in the physical world.
FIGURE'S VISION:
A future where humanoid robots work alongside us on a global scale.
WHY NOW FOR HUMANOID ROBOTS?
The last 10yrs have seen enormous advances in:
→ Compute & GPU
→ Energy & Power Density (Batteries, Motors, Power Electronics)
→ Bipedal Locomotion Control
→ Autonomy (Perception, Manipulation, SLAM, Prediction)
We believe now is the time.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
→ Founded in 2022, Figure is developing a general purpose humanoid robot.
→ Physical Labor is largest market on the planet = 50% of GDP (~$40T/yr)
→ Team has >100 years of AI & Humanoid experience.
→ Business model optimized for near-term revenue.
FIGURE 01 ROBOT:
Figure 01 was designed to help automate physical labor.
→ Fully electromechanical (batteries/motors).
→ Designed to work safely alongside humans.
→ Hardware is capable of doing what humans can.
CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM
→ Figure is currently 42 people.
→ Focus is on AI, Controls, Software, Electrical, Mechanical.
→ The team is ex-Boston Dynamics, IHMC, Tesla, Apple SPG, Cruise, GoogleX.
I believe we have the #1 Humanoid team by a mile.
MISSION, VISION, VALUES
The culture we build will make or break our future.
MISSION:
Expand human capabilities through advanced AI.
VISION:
Deploy autonomous humanoid robots on a global scale to solve challenges within the labor economy.
LONG-TERM ROADMAP
Humanoids will revolutionize a variety of industries:
→ Corp labor roles
→ Caring for the elderly
→ Individuals in the home
→ Building new worlds in space
Figure's early applications will be in corp roles where the labor shortages are the most severe.
I want to invite everyone to follow along and to give feedback.
We have the potential to alter the course of history and fundamentally improve millions of lives.
Follow @figure_robot for future updates.
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Want to Join Us?
We are a mission-driven team looking to make a positive impact to humanity.
Apply here: figure.ai
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