Figure 02 Humanoid Robot Learns Complex Assembly Tasks
Figure AI demonstrates its Figure 02 robot performing complex assembly tasks learned entirely through AI training.
5 min read · 25 JUL 2026
Robotics Meets Foundation Models
Figure AI has demonstrated impressive new capabilities in its Figure 02 humanoid robot, which can now perform complex assembly tasks.
How It Works
The robot uses a combination of:
- Vision-language models for understanding instructions
- Reinforcement learning for motor control
- Simulation-to-reality transfer
Applications
Targeted industries include:
- Automotive manufacturing
- Electronics assembly
- Warehouse operations
- Healthcare assistance
Source — IEEE Spectrum ↗
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