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Humanoid Robotics Company Raises $1 Billion For Nvidia Chips, AI Data Collection, Production

Figure AI plans to produce 100,000 humanoid robots in four years to address labor shortages and support supply chains, backed by over $1 billion in Series C funding.

  • Figure AI, a humanoid robotics company based in Sunnyvale, secured over $1 billion in new funding through its Series C round on September 16, 2025.
  • The recent Series C financing, spearheaded by Parkway Venture Capital and supported by Nvidia, Intel, LG, Salesforce, and additional key investors, demonstrates strong confidence in expanding humanoid robot manufacturing and advancing AI technologies.
  • Figure is using the funds to scale up manufacturing at its BotQ facility, enhance its next-generation NVIDIA GPU infrastructure, and initiate extensive data gathering efforts that capture video of people and various types of sensory information to improve robotic perception and responsiveness.
  • CEO Brett Adcock emphasized that reaching this milestone plays a vital role in advancing the development of versatile humanoid robots and expanding the capabilities of their AI system, Helix, along with BotQ production.
  • The funding supports Figure's goal to ship 100,000 humanoid robots over four years, aiming to integrate robots into homes and commercial settings while emphasizing proven safety and real-world adaptability.
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