Figure’s Helix Robot Redefines Human Collaboration with Effortless Handovers
Figure Robotics has introduced an exciting advancement in household robotics through its Helix model, a robot designed to perform intuitive human-robot handovers. At the core of Helix’s capabilities lies a single neural network policy that intelligently interprets visual input to deliver precise and contextually appropriate actions.
Home Robots Are the Next Tech Revolution, These 5 Companies Are Racing to Own It
Humanoid robots are no longer science fiction—they're the next major consumer tech wave, poised to redefine how we live, work, and interact at home. This article spotlights five companies—Tesla, Figure AI, Agility Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and Unitree Robotics—that are leading the charge to bring in-home robots to market. With valuations in the billions and bold visions for automation, these companies are racing to build the “iPhone of robotics,” aiming to dominate a market set to explode in the next five years. From logistics to companionship, the age of humanoids is here—and the battle for household dominance has already begun.
Figure 01 vs Figure 02: What’s New in the Next Generation of Humanoid Robotics
As the robotics world watches Figure AI push the boundaries of humanoid design, the debut of Figure 02 marks a significant leap from its predecessor, Figure 01. Both robots are part of the company’s vision to introduce general-purpose humanoids into the workforce—but the differences between the two signal how rapidly this vision is evolving into reality.