Figure
Figure is a pioneering humanoid robotics company founded in 2022 by serial entrepreneur Brett Adcock. Based in Sunnyvale, California, Figure develops general-purpose humanoid robots powered by advanced AI for commercial manufacturing, logistics, and household applications. With $2.34 billion in funding from investors including Microsoft, OpenAI, NVIDIA, and Jeff Bezos, Figure has established partnerships with major manufacturers like BMW and is accelerating its timeline for home deployment to 2025.
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Brett Adcock |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States |
| Total Funding | $1,700,000,000 |
About Figure
Figure was founded in 2022 by Brett Adcock, a serial entrepreneur and billionaire known for building successful technology companies. Before Figure, Adcock founded Vettery (acquired by Adecco Group) and Archer Aviation, a leading electric aircraft company. His track record in scaling technology startups and his vision for autonomous robotics positioned him uniquely to lead the humanoid revolution.
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Manufacturing Excellence
Figure has developed the BotQ manufacturing concept, purpose-built to achieve unprecedented scale in humanoid robot production. The company's flagship Figure 03 robot is the first generation specifically engineered for mass manufacturing, featuring a soft textile exterior, multi-density foam padding, and pinch-proof design for safe human interaction.
Breakthrough AI Technology
In February 2025, Figure made a strategic decision to end its collaboration with OpenAI after achieving a major breakthrough with Helix, their fully in-house Vision-Language-Action (VLA) AI system. This proprietary technology enables continuous fleet learning across all deployed units, with each robot's experiences improving the performance of the entire fleet.
Autonomous-First Philosophy
CEO Brett Adcock has firmly stated that Figure "will not teleoperate" its robots, distinguishing the company from competitors who rely on remote human control. Figure's products will only launch at scale when fully autonomous, reflecting Adcock's vision that "you'll see as many humanoid robots as you see humans" within the coming years.
Production Milestones
- 2022: Company founded; unveiled Figure 01
- 2024: BMW pilot program initiated with Figure 02
- February 2025: Announced Helix VLA system and accelerated home deployment timeline
- March 2025: Introduced BotQ manufacturing concept
- September 2025: Raised >$1B in Series C funding (valuation ~$39B)
- October 2025: Launched Figure 03 with enhanced capabilities
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