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Figure CEO Brett Adcock tweeted that the company's next-generation F.03 humanoid is now walking, calling it 'the most advanced hardware I've ever seen.' The announcement was made with a cryptic image of the robot behind a frosted glass door labeled 'F.03 BEAR CAVE.'

Marking its third anniversary, Figure AI has rapidly moved from a bold idea to a multi-billion dollar company, forging key partnerships and advancing humanoid robot technology. We examine its journey, milestones, and the challenges ahead.

Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock announced that a Figure humanoid robot completed a 20-hour continuous run of back-to-back shifts at BMW's production facility. This milestone is presented as a significant step in Figure's 2025 goal of deploying autonomous humanoids in real-world applications.

Recent Tesla Optimus videos have sparked discussion around robot foot design, specifically the role of articulated and actuated toes in enhancing humanoid agility and efficiency. A closer look reveals different approaches across the industry.

A PatentVest analysis reveals a significant disconnect between venture capital funding and intellectual property defensibility among humanoid robotics startups, raising questions about long-term viability in a rapidly evolving market.