Humanoid Robotics Startup Figure Raises $675M in Series B Funding

Figure, a Sunnyvale, CA-based AI robotics company, secured $675M in Series B funding, reaching a valuation of $2.6B. The round included big names like Microsoft, OpenAI, NVIDIA, Jeff Bezos, and more. Figure aims to accelerate commercial deployment of its humanoid robots, partnering with OpenAI and Microsoft for AI development. The company's vision is to revolutionize industries with humanoid robots that mimic human movements and capabilities. With competitors like Tesla and Amazon in the field, Figure is pushing boundaries with its innovative approach to robotics.