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Figure humanoid robots use Helix VLA model to demonstrate household chores
- Figure AI Inc. demonstrated the capabilities of its Helix VLA model in household chores, with robots visually evaluating scenes and cooperating to put away groceries.
- The robots work independently until they need to hand off items to each other within reach, showcasing a 'telepathic' interaction without verbal communication.
- The supervisory AI architecture breaks down overall goals into subtasks while controlling each robot independently.
- Figure's humanoid robots successfully handled tasks like closing drawers, refrigerator doors, and placing objects intuitively without specific instructions.
- The Helix system's VLA model is highlighted as a key technology for humanoid robot manufacturers, enabling new skills to be specified using language.
- Figure demonstrated groundbreaking advancements with the Helix VLA model, featuring full upper-body control, multi-robot collaboration, and 'pick up anything' capability.
- The Helix model utilizes natural language prompts, a unified neural network for all behaviors, and onboard processing for reduced latency and commercial readiness.
- Production trials are underway, with Figure aiming to ship 100,000 humanoid robots in the next four years and securing funding to support their commercial deployment.
- The Robotics Summit & Expo will showcase humanoids, with insights from industry leaders discussing technical and business challenges in humanoid development.
- The event will bring together developers to explore enabling technologies, best practices, and emerging trends in robotics across various industries.
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