The Robot in Your Kitchen
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Figure AI Unveils Figure 03 Humanoid Robot for Home Use
Above: Figure AI's Figure 03 humanoid robot. Image copyright: Alex C via X
The Spin
Techno-optimist narrative
Figure 03's impressive technical specifications and mass production capabilities make it the first truly viable home robot for consumers. With advanced sensors detecting just 3 grams of pressure, wireless charging, and custom manufacturing designed for scale, this robot delivers practical solutions today. The dedicated BotQ factory producing 12,000 units annually proves Figure has moved beyond flashy demos to real manufacturing readiness.
Techno-skeptic narrative
Figure’s new humanoid may look sleek, but the towel-folding demos show just how far reality lags behind the hype. Even in controlled settings, Figure 03 struggles with basic chores, drops laundry it can’t pick up and pauses awkwardly mid-task. Its creators promise data will “fix everything,” yet safety, reliability, and privacy remain unsolved — proof that domestic robots are still a long way from practical reality.