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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

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BMW plans to see what a Figure 01 humanoid robot can do in its factory. Source: Figure AI The interest in humanoid robots continues to gain steam. based Figure AI signed an agreement with BMW Manufacturing to test its 01 humanoid at the car maker’s plant in Spartanburg, S.C.

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Figure AI raises whopping $675M to commercialize humanoids

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We declared 2023 the year of the humanoid, but 2024 has already said, “Hold my beer.” ” You likely read leaked reports about this last week, but today Figure AI Inc. confirmed that it has raised $675 million to develop humanoids. Qatalyst Partners provided strategic and financial advice to Figure.

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