It’s been an exciting several months for the humanoid robotics industry. From robots taking care of household chores and cleaning up the office, to new methods of “seeing,” it seems technology is trying to get helpful robots into our everyday lives at a faster pace each day. California-based company Figure, who recently made headlines by having its robots train to work at BMW manufacturing plants, have just revealed its second-generation robot, the F.02.
Like its first model, the F.02 utilizes a neural network to autonomously learn and complete tasks on its own. Information is fed to the neural network by an AI-assisted, multi-camera vision system. Figure says that the second-generation robot features a “ground-up hardware and software redesign,” affecting nearly all of the robot’s systems, including the AI system, sensors, cameras, and battery. Specifically, the company says the second-generation robot triples the computational power of its initial model. Interestingly, the F.02 features onboard microphones and speakers designed for one-to-one conversations with humans.
The F.02 is being aimed for commercial use, including production lines, but Figure says they are aiming to utilize their technology for an in-home assistant in the near future.
