Video: Figure’s humanoid robots organize room, hang clothes, and make bed without humans

Figure, a California-based robotics company, showcased its latest humanoid robots performing coordinated household tasks in a newly released video. Two Helix-02-powered robots entered a minimalist room and autonomously organized items, including hanging a coat, closing a laptop, and placing headphones away. They then worked together to make a bed, completing the task in under two minutes using only visual input and onboard cameras. The demonstration highlighted advancements in multi-robot collaboration without a central controller or direct communication. Each robot interpreted the environment independently, adapting to dynamic changes as the scene evolved. Figure emphasized the challenge of manipulating deformable objects like bedding, requiring real-time adjustments to grip and posture while predicting the other robot’s actions. The robots’ capabilities stem from Figure’s Helix AI framework, upgraded to include perception-conditioned whole-body control. The system now processes visual input from stereo cameras, enabling real-time 3D spatial understanding of uneven terrain and stairs. Previously reliant on proprioception alone, the updated model combines visual perception with body awareness for improved navigation. Figure claims the Helix AI was trained through reinforcement learning in simulation, with behaviors transferring directly to real-world applications. The company also announced plans to ramp up production of its Figure 03 humanoid from one robot daily to one hourly within four months at its BotQ facility in California. The demonstration underscores progress in autonomous domestic robotics, with potential applications in home automation and collaborative task execution.