figure Figure Unveils Conversational Humanoid Robot Powered by OpenAI Robotics startup Figure demonstrates its humanoid robot engaging in real-time conversation and completing tasks using OpenAI's multimodal AI technology.
openai OpenAI Explores Return to Humanoid Robotics After Years of Investing OpenAI reportedly considers developing its own humanoid robot, marking a potential return to hardware ambitions it abandoned in 2021. The company currently backs several robotics startups but faces fierce competition if it builds in-house.
figure Fintech Unicorn Figure Deploys GPT-4 to Automate and Accelerate Mortgage Lending Figure, a $3 billion lending startup, introduces a GPT-4 powered tool to eliminate manual document verification in the mortgage process. The new AI system drastically reduces the time needed to catch errors across complex legal paperwork.
figure Figure Unveils Second-Generation Humanoid Robot with OpenAI Speech Figure introduces the Figure 02 humanoid, featuring integrated OpenAI technology for natural conversations on the factory floor. The new robot uses advanced speech capabilities to improve human-robot interaction and workplace safety.
figure Figure and OpenAI Unveil Highly Advanced Humanoid Robot Figure and OpenAI showcase a new humanoid robot with impressive conversational and physical capabilities. The demonstration highlights a significant leap in robotics that surpasses current competitors.
figure Figure Raises $675M at $2.6B Valuation for Humanoid Robots Bay Area robotics startup Figure secures a massive $675 million Series B round backed by OpenAI, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The company focuses on building general-purpose humanoid robots for industrial workplaces.
figure BMW Partners with Figure to Test Humanoid Robots in South Carolina Figure signs a commercial deal to bring its Figure 01 humanoid robot to BMW's high-yield Spartanburg manufacturing plant. The robots will initially tackle five specific tasks, focusing on repetitive warehouse duties that are difficult to staff with human workers.
openai OpenAI Launches ChatGPT API as Figure Unveils Humanoid Robot This week in tech, OpenAI releases a new API for ChatGPT while a startup called Figure tests a general-purpose humanoid robot. Meanwhile, Salesforce reports a strong fiscal fourth-quarter turnaround.
openai OpenAI Releases ChatGPT API as Figure Tests Humanoid Robot OpenAI launches a new API allowing businesses to integrate ChatGPT directly into their own apps and services. Meanwhile, a startup called Figure tests a general-purpose humanoid robot designed for manual labor.
figure Stealth Startup Figure Joins Race to Build Practical Humanoid Robots Figure, a new Bay Area startup founded by Brett Adcock, is developing a multipurpose bipedal robot designed to handle everyday tasks. The company plans to pilot its human-like machine by 2024.