Figure 02 Helix: The Smarter, More Collaborative Humanoid Robot

The Figure 02 robot, developed by Figure AI, took a bold step forward with the integration of Helix, a cutting-edge Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model. This advanced system empowers Figure 02 with entirely new capabilities in dexterity, language understanding, and autonomy—pushing humanoid robotics closer to seamless interaction and scalability. WikipediaFigureAI

Why “Helix” Makes Figure 02 Extraordinary

• Unified Control for Full Upper-Body DexterityHelix is the first VLA model capable of generating high-frequency continuous control of the entire humanoid upper body—wrist, fingers, head, torso—all coordinated in one network FigureAIWikipedia.

• Collaborative, Natural-Language TasksTwo Figure 02 robots can work together on manipulation tasks they’ve never encountered—like putting away groceries—by following conversational commands such as “hand the bag of cookies to the robot on your right.” Remarkably, both robots use the same Helix model weights, no individual fine-tuning required FigureAIMike Kalil.

• “Pick-Up-Anything” CapabilityFigure 02 equipped with Helix can pick up virtually any small household object—ranging from toys to glassware—just by hearing a simple “Pick up the X” command, even if the robot has never seen the object before FigureAIMike Kalil.

• Lightweight Deployment and ScalabilityThe Helix model runs entirely on low-power embedded GPUs integrated within the robot, making it commercially practical and ready for real-world applications in logistics, home assistance, and beyond FigureAIMike KalilWikipedia.

• Rapid Industrial RolloutFigure shared footage showing Figure 02 robots performing logistics tasks—sorting packages with self-correction and depth perception—using Helix’s “Sport Mode,” which accelerates speed by 50%. The robots are now being piloted in warehouses, with Figure aiming to deploy fleets of humanoids in industrial environments Mike KalilWikipedia.

What This Means for Robotics

Figure 02 Helix represents a transformative leap in humanoid robotics:

• A single neural network can now manage intricate, multi-step tasks with real-time adaptability.

• Robots can understand and act upon natural language instructions in unstructured environments.

• By enabling collaboration and generalization without bespoke training, Helix paves the way for scalable humanoid deployments across industries and homes.

Figure is positioning Figure 02 Helix not just as a research prototype but as a commercially viable, intelligent humanoid ready to assist in everyday tasks and industry alike.