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2 articles · Last covered October 11, 2025

Published on
October 11, 2025
Reading time
3 min read
Unitree R1 and Figure 03 Named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2025, Highlighting Humanoid Momentum
TIME Magazine has recognized two humanoid robots, the ultra-affordable Unitree R1 and the domestically-focused Figure 03, in its annual Best Inventions list, signaling the growing mainstream relevance of bipedal robotics.
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Published on
October 9, 2025
Reading time
4 min read
TIME Cover Story Offers Grounded Look at Figure 03's Ambitious Reality
A new TIME Magazine cover story provides the first in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at Figure and its new Figure 03 humanoid. The report contrasts the company's grand ambitions for a robot in every home with the current, often clumsy, reality of its capabilities, highlighting the significant data and safety hurdles that remain.
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