Heaptalk, Jakarta — Figure, an AI robotics firm, officially introduced its recent humanoid robot, Figure 02 (08/06). This humanoid features major improvements over its predecessor, Figure 01, with enhanced AI capabilities and hardware upgrades.
With a height of 5 feet 6 inches and a weight of 70 kg, Figure 02 can carry payloads up to 20 kg. On a single charge, it can work for 5 hours and move at speeds of up to 1.2 m/s. According to Brett Adcock, Figure CEO, this humanoid is designed with several key advancements, including a 50% increase in battery capacity and triple the onboard computing power.
“Figure 02 represents the pinnacle of our engineering and design efforts. By combining the dexterity of the human form with cutting-edge AI, we are taking a significant step towards enhancing human capabilities and improving quality of life,” Adcock stated, as quoted by Maginative.
Engaging in natural speech conversations
Another prominent feature is its ability to engage in natural speech conversations, geared by custom AI models developed in collaboration with ChatGPT maker OpenAI. Built-in microphones and speakers support this skill, enabling seamless human-robot interaction.
As reported by Maginative, the robot’s visual perception has also been enhanced with six RGB cameras and a built-in vision language model, resulting in fast visual reasoning. Figure 02’s hands have been upgraded to a fourth-generation design with 16 degrees of freedom, miming human dexterity.
According to the video released on Youtube (08/06), this humanoid robot has already been tested at the BMW Manufacturing production line in Spartanburg plant, South Carolina, demonstrating its ability to perform AI data collection and training tasks autonomously. These trials are part of Figure’s broader strategy to deploy humanoid robots in real-world settings, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
