Figure AI

Figure AI, Inc. builds humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence. Founded by Brett Adcock in 2022, the company has rapidly grown to a $39 billion valuation by late 2025. Its robots, the Figure 01 through Figure 03, are designed for general-purpose tasks, from factory work to household chores. The company also developed the Helix vision-language-action model, now in its second version, which can coordinate two robots simultaneously. By 2026, Figure 03 prototypes demonstrated the ability to clean, cook, and organize homes, sparking public interest. The company gained further attention when a Figure 03 unit appeared at a White House event, showcasing its potential for integration into daily life.

Brett Adcock, a serial entrepreneur who previously founded Vettery and Archer Aviation, leads the company as CEO. The leadership team includes Dr. Jerry Pratt as CTO, a veteran from IHMC who worked on humanoid robotics for years, and Corey Lynch as Chief AI Officer, driving the Helix model development. Michael Taylor handles commercial partnerships as Chief Revenue Officer. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a secondary R&D facility in Pittsburgh, tapping into that region's robotics talent.

Figure AI's primary business model is Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS), leasing robots to businesses on a subscription basis rather than selling them outright. This approach lowers the barrier for companies to adopt automation. The company has secured major pilot programs, including a partnership with BMW Manufacturing, and in late 2025 announced a deal to deploy 10,000 Figure 03 units in North American warehouses by 2027. It also open-sourced parts of its Helix VLA model to accelerate global robotics research.[edit]