Artificial intelligence inside a humanoid: meet - Figure 02

We tell you all the most important things about the new robotic humanoid Figure 02

More recently, the world saw a new version of a humanoid robot. We will tell you all the necessary information about the Figure 02 model, its place among competitors and further prospects for the development of the industry.

The wires visible on the previous Figure 01 version are now neatly hidden in the second generation of the device, indicating the company's transition from the prototyping stage, which involves easy access to components for repairs and modifications, closer to the final production modification.

Removing wires is a natural evolutionary feature that is also characteristic of the second generation of other famous humanoid models, including the Teslabot and Atlas from Boston Dynamics.

Six built-in cameras provide a view of the surrounding area, and hands with ten fingers and sixteen degrees of freedom give Figure 02 strength comparable to that of a human.

The enlarged image of the arms states "Maximum Load 25kg", which roughly equates to a weight of about 55lbs. This means an increase in lifting capacity over the previous Figure 01, which was designed to carry items weighing up to 20 kg (~44 lbs).

There is also an improvement in the design of the battery pack integrated into the robot body, thanks to which the autonomy has almost doubled, increasing the energy reserve by over 50%, from the original five hours of continuous operation.

The company has entered into a partnership with OpenAI, allowing users to communicate with the robot through built-in microphones and speakers, similar to the voice functionality of the ChatGPT mobile application.

In addition, the company is collaborating with the BMW concern, testing the possibility of introducing such devices into automotive production.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/ai-brains-in-a-humanoid-robot-meet-figure-02/