Figure Unveils Figure 03, a Humanoid Robot Designed for Mass Production and the Home

A close-up photograph of the Figure 03's head and shoulders. — The head of the Figure 03 contains the advanced vision system designed to power its 'Helix' AI model for real-world navigation and interaction. Image credit: Figure

A Ground-Up Redesign for Real-World Deployment

SUNNYVALE, CA – Following a week of stylized teasers, robotics firm Figure has officially unveiled its next-generation humanoid, the Figure 03. The company describes the new model as a complete redesign engineered not as a prototype, but as a scalable product intended for homes, businesses, and "the world at scale."

The announcement shifts the focus from the robot's aesthetic—which was hinted at in earlier CGI reveals—to the underlying hardware and manufacturing strategy. Figure 03 is built around four key pillars: enabling its AI system, ensuring safety in home environments, achieving mass manufacturability, and scaling for global commercial use.

Hardware Built for AI

At the core of the Figure 03 is a hardware suite purpose-built to support "Helix," the company's proprietary vision-language-action AI model. The robot features a new vision system with cameras that offer double the frame rate and a 60% wider field of view compared to its predecessor, all while reducing latency. This is designed to provide the AI with a richer, more stable stream of data for navigating and manipulating objects in complex environments like a household.

The hands have also seen a significant upgrade. Each palm now integrates a wide-angle camera to provide close-range visual feedback, crucial for tasks where the main head-mounted cameras might be obscured, such as reaching into a cabinet.

Perhaps most notably, Figure has developed its own tactile sensors for the robot's fingertips. The company claims these sensors are durable enough for real-world use and sensitive enough to detect forces as light as three grams—the approximate weight of a paperclip. This precision aims to give the robot a human-like ability to handle delicate or irregularly shaped objects without crushing them.

The Figure 03 robot's hand is shown gently handling an apple, an egg, and a playing card, demonstrating its dexterity. — Figure developed its own tactile sensors, sensitive enough to handle fragile items, a key capability for both home and commercial tasks. Image credit: Figure

A Softer, Safer Robot for the Home

To make the robot suitable for domestic life, Figure has moved away from exposed hard-machined parts. The Figure 03 is 9% lighter than the Figure 02 and is covered in soft textiles and multi-density foam to cushion potential impact points. The company notes these soft goods are washable and can be easily swapped without tools.

The Figure 03 robot is shown tidying up a living room, picking up items from a coffee table. — With its lighter frame and soft, textile-covered body, the Figure 03 is engineered to be safe for operation alongside people in domestic environments. Image credit: Figure

Safety extends to the power source. Figure 03’s battery has achieved UN38.3 certification, a standard for battery safety, and incorporates multiple safeguards against malfunction.

Practicality is also a key theme. The robot is equipped with an upgraded audio system for clearer voice commands and reasoning. It also supports wireless inductive charging through its feet; the robot can simply step onto a 2 kW charging mat to autonomously recharge, a feature first teased in earlier renders.

The Figure 03 robot stands on a sleek, white wireless charging pad. — The Figure 03 can charge autonomously by stepping onto an inductive charging mat, a feature designed for near-continuous operation in both home and commercial settings. Image credit: Figure

The Blueprint for Mass Production

A major focus of the announcement is Figure's strategy to move from expensive, low-volume production to mass manufacturing. The company states that nearly every component of Figure 03 was redesigned to be built using high-volume tooling processes like die-casting and injection molding, a significant departure from the CNC machining used for earlier prototypes.

To support this, Figure has established a new global supply chain and vertically integrated the production of critical modules like actuators, batteries, and sensors.

All of this will come together at "BotQ," Figure’s new manufacturing facility. The company states the initial production line will have a capacity of up to 12,000 robots per year, with a four-year goal of producing 100,000 units. This in-house approach is intended to give Figure tight control over quality and production speed.

Commercial Ambitions Remain

While the emphasis on home usability is new, Figure stresses that these advancements directly benefit its commercial goals. The company argues that a robot capable of navigating the unpredictable environment of a home is inherently a more capable, general-purpose machine for the workforce.

The Figure 03 robot is shown in a warehouse environment, sorting packages on a conveyor belt. — Features developed for the home, such as advanced manipulation and navigation, are directly applicable to commercial tasks like logistics and package handling. Image credit: Figure

Commercial advantages cited include faster actuators for improved pick-and-place speeds, better object handling via the new hands, and near-continuous operation enabled by wireless charging. The platform also allows for customization, with options for durable or cut-resistant "uniforms" and side screens for fleet identification.

With the Figure 03, the company is making a clear statement: the next phase in humanoid robotics is not about demonstrating novel feats, but about building a reliable, scalable, and safe product that can leave the lab and enter the real world.