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Figure AI Secures Major Investment for Humanoid Robot Development
피규어 AI, 휴머노이드 로봇 개발에 대규모 투자 확보
Figure AI, a startup focused on creating humanoid robots for various industries, recently raised $675 million in funding. Investors included Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, and Microsoft.The company aims to accelerate the development of its general-purpose robot, Figure 01, designed to perform tasks in manufacturing and retail sectors, addressing labor shortfalls.
The investment highlights growing interest and confidence in the potential of humanoid robots. Figure AI is positioning its technology to address critical labor needs in industries facing shortages.Despite competition from other companies like Tesla and Boston Dynamics, Figure AI aims to advance its systems to enable autonomous operation of its robots for everyday tasks.
The market for humanoid robots is predicted to go from strength to strength in the coming years. Partnership with companies like OpenAI and Microsoft underline Fugure AI's commitment to enhancing its AI capabilities. While the costs of humanoid robots remain high, advancements in technology are expected to drive down prices, making them more accessible.
general-purpose robot 다목적 로봇
addressing labor shortfalls 노동력 부족에 대응하는
address critical labor needs 핵심 노동력 수요에 대응하다
go from strength to strength 점점 강화되다