Video: Figure 03 humanoid robot folds laundry, cleans dishes, and chats with ease
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A robot steps onto a charging pad through its feet, powering up like a smartphone on a wireless charger. This is Figure 03, the latest humanoid that can fold your laundry, wash dishes, and hold a conversation while doing it.
Figure AI's third-generation robot represents a significant leap toward robotic assistants that could actually work in homes and warehouses. Standing five-foot-six, the machine processes visual information twice as fast as its predecessor and features fingertip sensors so sensitive they can detect the weight of a paperclip.
The robot's hands include palm cameras for close-up vision, allowing it to grab hidden objects and adjust its grip in real time. Its softer, mesh-covered body reduces injury risk, while a speaker four times louder than before enables natural conversation without the tinny distortion of typical voice assistants.
Figure AI has redesigned its manufacturing process using die-casting and injection molding, aiming to produce 12,000 robots annually at its new BotQ factory. The company expects to scale up to 100,000 units within four years.
Despite earning recognition as one of Time magazine's Best Innovations of 2025, Figure 03 won't be ready for home use upon release, remaining a striking symbol of progress toward that goal.
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