Figure’s humanoid robot achieves autonomy through learning

Key Points:

• Figure’s Brett Adcock refers to a “ChatGPT moment” for humanoid robotics, as the company’s robot can now watch humans performing tasks, learn how to perform them, and carry them out autonomously.
• The company developed a proprietary technology, called Object Morphing, which allows the robot to create a mental model of tasks by observing and learning the sequence of actions and movements.
• By building its own understanding of how to perform tasks, the robot can adapt and carry out different actions, such as folding laundry or assembling items.

Building autonomy through learning

Figure, a robotics company, has achieved a significant breakthrough in humanoid robotics by enabling its robot to achieve autonomy through learning. The company’s co-founder, Brett Adcock, proudly refers to this accomplishment as a “ChatGPT moment” for humanoid robotics. The robot is now able to observe humans performing different tasks, build its own understanding of how to perform them, and then carry them out autonomously. This achievement was made possible by Figure’s proprietary technology, Object Morphing, which allows the robot to create a mental model of tasks by observing and learning the sequence of actions and movements. By developing this capability, Figure’s humanoid robot has the potential to adapt and perform a wide range of tasks with increasing efficiency and accuracy.

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