Figure AI, Inc., headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a robotics company focused on creating general-purpose humanoid robots. Founded in 2022 by Brett Adcock, an entrepreneur who previously co-founded Archer Aviation and Vettery, Figure has quickly become one of the most high-profile startups in the robotics and AI space. Its mission is to build robots that can perform useful tasks in human environments, addressing global labor shortages and transforming industries ranging from logistics to manufacturing.
The company’s flagship project is the Figure 01 humanoid robot, first unveiled in 2023. Standing at adult height and designed with humanlike dexterity and mobility, Figure 01 is built to operate in spaces designed for people, such as warehouses, factories, and retail environments. Unlike single-purpose robots, Figure aims for general-purpose utility, combining advanced mechatronics with AI for perception, planning, and control.
To achieve this, Figure integrates cutting-edge AI models for vision and reasoning with robotics engineering, enabling its robots to understand environments, manipulate objects, and collaborate with humans. Strategic partnerships with companies in manufacturing and retail provide real-world testing grounds for deploying humanoid robots in scalable ways.
Backed by significant venture funding and partnerships with major AI players, Figure has been recognized as one of the leading companies pushing robotics toward mainstream adoption. Its focus on humanoid form factors—rather than niche industrial robots—aligns with the belief that robots will ultimately need to function in the same environments as humans to achieve true utility.
By 2025, Figure had established itself as one of the most closely watched robotics companies in the world. Under the leadership of CEO Brett Adcock, the company continues to push forward on its ambitious vision: creating humanoid robots that can work alongside humans, accelerating the integration of AI into the physical world.
