Figure robot gets AI brain that enables human-like full-body control

Figure’s humanoid robot has been enhanced with Helix 02, an advanced AI brain that enables unified full-body control, integrating walking, manipulation, and balance through a single neural network. Unlike previous models limited to upper-body tasks, Helix 02 processes raw sensor data—including vision, touch, and proprioception—to coordinate all actuators seamlessly. This system replaces traditional hand-coded controls with learned, human-like motion, allowing the robot to perform complex, continuous tasks autonomously. A key demonstration involved the robot unloading and reloading a dishwasher across a kitchen without resets or human intervention, showcasing its ability to maintain delicate grasps, coordinate both arms, and recover from errors over extended periods. Helix 02 builds on Figure’s earlier Helix AI by introducing System 0, a foundational control layer operating at kilohertz rates to manage balance and coordination, complementing System 1 (full-body motion translation) and System 2 (high-level reasoning and language). Trained on over 1