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Meet Figure 03: The Next-Generation Humanoid Robot

  • Writer: Or Alkalay
    Or Alkalay
  • Oct 11
  • 2 min read

Today, robotics has taken a bold leap forward with the unveiling of Figure 03, the third-generation humanoid robot from Figure AI. (FigureAI)

What makes Figure 03 special? It’s built from the ground up to serve in homes, workplaces, and at scale. (FigureAI) The design is a complete hardware and software overhaul compared to prior models, tuned for versatility, safety, and manufacturability. (FigureAI)


Key Features & Highlights

  • Helix AI integrationFigure 03 is driven by Helix — Figure’s vision-language-action system. This enables it to interpret spoken commands, perceive its surroundings, and plan tasks more fluidly. (FigureAI)

  • Redesigned sensing & manipulationIt includes a revamped sensory suite (cameras, tactile sensors) and new hands capable of delicate manipulations. Each hand even has palm cameras to help with grasping. (New Atlas)

  • Home-friendly design & safetyTo operate around humans, Figure 03 features soft exteriors, foam in joints, removable textiles, and a safer battery system. (FigureAI)

  • Wireless charging & improved audioThe robot can charge wirelessly and has upgrades to its audio system to improve voice reasoning and interaction. (FigureAI)

  • Manufactured for scaleUnlike many prototypes, Figure 03 is engineered with mass production in mind. Parts are molded, the supply chain is optimized, and a manufacturing hub (BotQ) underpins its scaling strategy. (FigureAI)

  • Real-world tasks in demoIn demonstrations, it folds laundry, loads a dishwasher, delivers items, washes plates, and more. (Though in many cases, human oversight is still required.) (TIME)


Challenges & Considerations

While Figure 03 is impressive, it’s not perfect — nor ready for general consumer use yet.

  • Speed & smoothnessIts movements tend to be deliberate and not yet “fluid” in all contexts, likely for safety reasons. (TechRadar)

  • Reliability in complex environmentsClutter, unexpected objects, or tricky arrangements can confuse it. Folding laundry, for example, sometimes causes it to pause or stall. (TIME)

  • Cost & accessibilityThe price hasn’t been disclosed, but mass-market home robots remain a high-cost frontier. (TechRadar)

  • Ethical, privacy & safety questionsAs with any powerful AI robot, issues of data privacy, human oversight, job displacement, and safety around humans must be addressed. (TIME)



Why It Matters

Figure 03 signals a shift: robots are no longer just tools in factories or labs. The goal is to bring them into daily life, helping with chores, care, and tasks in places built for humans. (FigureAI)

If it succeeds, Figure 03 might one day be as common in households as dishwashers or robotic vacuums. But the path from demo to dependable assistant is still long.




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