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flag Figure AI raised $1B, valuing it at $39B, to advance humanoid robots for factories and homes.

flag Figure AI, a San Jose-based startup, has raised over $1 billion in Series C funding, boosting its valuation to $39 billion. flag Backed by major tech firms including Nvidia, Intel, and Salesforce, the company develops AI-powered humanoid robots like the Figure 02, designed for tasks in factories and homes. flag It plans to expand production, enhance its Helix AI model, and scale manufacturing. flag The company aims to create general-purpose robots with human-level capabilities, targeting industries like logistics and retail. flag Amid growing global competition, especially from China, the humanoid robotics market is projected to reach $38 billion in the next decade, with 2025 seen as a pivotal year for the technology’s advancement.

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