Could this intelligent humanoid be the most advanced yet?


The Figure 01 is still in its infancy, but it could soon be commercially available. — AFP Relaxnews

Humanoid robot projects are on the rise, the idea being to create flexible and intelligent robots, capable of replacing humans in repetitive and often tedious tasks.

The California-based startup Figure specialises in the design of intelligent humanoid robots. Its first project, named Figure 01, is currently in the test phase. It stands 1.70m (5ft 6in) tall and weighs 60kg. It can carry a payload of up to 20kg, has a battery life of 5 hours and can move at a speed of 1.2 m/s, ie, a little over 4 km/h. Note that it is also equipped with fingers rather than pincers, to help it manipulate objects even more effectively.

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