Robot Figure 01 Received Intelligence from OpenAI

American startup Figure, collaborating with OpenAI, has made significant progress in the development of humanoid robots. In a presentation video, it presented its robot Figure 01, which fully communicates with a person. During the presentation, the android demonstrated the ability to recognize speech both auditorily and visually, as well as intelligently answer questions. The robot was able to correctly describe what it saw in front of it, naming an apple, a drying rack for kitchen utensils that was on the table, and a person standing next to it. When asked for something to eat, Figure 01 handed over an apple, noting that it was the only edible item. When asked what to do with the dishes, the robot suggested placing them on the drying rack. It carefully completed this task, placing the glass in the designated spot.

The Figure robot became smart thanks to artificial intelligence technologies from OpenAI introduced into its “brain”. The android's built-in cameras and sensors send the collected data to be processed by a large visual-language AI model trained by OpenAI. Specialized algorithms developed by the creators of ChatGPT allow it to perceive and understand human speech, analyze it, and ultimately take appropriate actions. The Figure neural networks, in turn, are responsible for the clarity and speed of the robot’s response to external influences.

Since the birth of Figure 01, its development has not stopped for a minute. Just six months ago, this robot had only learned to stand and perform simple tasks. Today, it already skillfully handles various objects and interacts well with household appliances. In videos posted on the internet, you can see, for example, how it loads boxes and uses a coffee machine. Its acquisition of intelligence will take it to a higher level. It is likely that it will become the first representative of a new generation of intelligent humanoid robots.

Figure founder Brett Adcock announced an ambitious goal – to create a global AI model to control billions of humanoid robots. To achieve this, he has attracted the best specialists from major technology companies such as Boston Dynamics, Tesla, and Google DeepMind.