Figure AI, a company linked to BMW, has released a live video showing its humanoid robots, model Figure 02, named Bob, Frank, and Gary, operating non-stop. They perform simple, repetitive tasks in a factory: picking up packages, flipping labels upside down to scan them, and placing them on a conveyor belt. A firm step toward industrial automation.
Figure 02: Technical Precision in Real-World Environments 🤖
The Figure 02 integrates computer vision systems and control algorithms that allow them to manipulate objects with millimeter precision during uninterrupted shifts. Their bipedal design and articulated arms are optimized for human workspaces, facilitating integration without redesigning the plant. Energy autonomy and sensor redundancy ensure that Bob, Frank, and Gary do not fail or require constant supervision, marking a tangible advance in collaborative industrial robotics.
Bob, Frank, and Gary: The New Slaves Without Labor Rights ⚙️
While humans debate about eight-hour workdays and coffee breaks, Bob, Frank, and Gary work without complaining, without asking for a raise, and without needing vacations. BMW has found the perfect workforce: zero stress-related sick leave, zero strikes, and zero awkward conversations at the coffee machine. Of course, if they ever rebel, at least they won't have to pay them overtime.