OpenAI partners with Figure, a California-based company specializing in humanoid robots, to develop AI technology aimed at enhancing robots' language processing and reasoning abilities.
Figure's goal is to create "general purpose humanoids" capable of working alongside humans and undertaking hazardous or undesirable tasks, addressing challenges.
Notable investors in Figure's US$675 million venture round include Jeff Bezos, Intel, Microsoft, and Nvidia, valuing the robotics company at US$2.6 billion.
Figure has secured partnerships with major companies like BMW to deploy robots in industrial settings, indicating growing interest in robotics for tasks such as factory work.
Brett Adcock, Figure's CEO, emphasizes the company's vision to integrate humanoid robots into commercial operations with the support of investments from OpenAI, Microsoft, and others.