NVIDIA, which provides tools to accelerate design and testing for humanoid robots, explains what we should expect from developers and AI.
New dimensions in warehouse automation
Chris Walti, co-founder and CEO of Mytra, joins the podcast to discuss his company’s automated storage system for the warehouse.
BMW tests Figure 02 humanoid on production line
During a two-week pilot at a plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the new Figure 02 humanoid successfully fitted sheet metal parts into precise fittings for BMW.
Figure 02 humanoid robot is ready to get to work
Figure AI has unveiled Figure 02, its second-generation humanoid, as it takes steps toward commercializing the robot.
RBR50 Spotlight: Figure AI builds working humanoid within 1 year
In 2024, Figure AI unveiled prototypes of its first generation of humanoid robot developed in just under a year.
Robotics investment rebounds in February 2024, totaling $1.9B
February 2024 robotics investments rose, with 51 companies obtaining $1.9 billion, the most in almost a year.
Figure AI raises whopping $675M to commercialize humanoids
Figure AI has raised funding from Amazon, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Open AI, and others to accelerate humanoid development, AI training, manufacturing, and hiring.
BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant
BMW said the Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S. and has assembled more than 6.3 million BMWs over the last 30-plus years.
Intel Capital invests in Figure as humanoid takes first steps
Intel Capital’s $9 million equity investment in Figure’s humanoid, Figure 01, will boost growth and commercialization since its inception less than a year ago.
Figure raises $70M to commercialize humanoids
Figure will use the funding to develop its Figure 01 humanoid, build out its AI data pipeline for autonomous operations and drive towards commercialization.