the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Figure, a Bay Area robotics startup, is bringing humanoid robots into homes sooner than expected. CEO Brett Adcock confirmed that the company will begin alpha testing its Figure 02 robot in real-world home environments later in 2025.
This rapid timeline is thanks to Figure’s advanced Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model, called Helix, which enables robots to process visual data and natural language input for faster learning. Helix even allows multiple robots to collaborate on a single task, opening up possibilities for household automation.
Why Figure Is Focusing on Industry First
Despite its home automation ambitions, Figure has deprioritized housework—for now. Instead, the company has targeted industrial deployment, where demand is stronger and environments are more controlled.
In early 2024, Figure partnered with BMW, testing humanoid robots in a South Carolina factory. Factories and warehouses provide a structured and safer testing ground compared to homes, and major automakers like BMW are willing to invest in robotic pilots.
The Race to Bring Humanoids Into Homes
Figure isn’t alone in its vision for household robotics. Tesla and Apptronik have also shown interest in bringing humanoids into home settings.
Robots are increasingly seen as a solution for aging populations in countries like Japan and the U.S., where they could assist seniors with daily tasks and help them maintain independence outside of care facilities.
One of the few companies prioritizing home robotics is Norwegian startup 1X. However, deploying robots in homes presents major challenges:
- Varied environments – No two homes are alike, with different layouts, furniture, and lighting.
- Messy & unpredictable conditions – Unlike structured factories, homes have clutter, pets, stairs, and small children.
- Cost & accessibility – Home robots need to be affordable and useful enough for widespread adoption.
What’s Next for Home Robotics?
While Figure 02’s home launch is still in early testing, the company’s success in industrial settings could pave the way for more sophisticated AI-powered home assistants.
With the continued advancement of AI models like Helix, humanoid robots may soon become an everyday reality—not just in factories, but in homes around the world.
Follow the Ridgewood blog has a brand-new new X account, we tweet good sh$t
https://twitter.com/TRBNJNews
https://truthsocial.com/@theridgewoodblog
https://mewe.com/jamesfoytlin.74/posts
#news #follow #media #trending #viral #newsupdate #currentaffairs #BergenCountyNews #NJBreakingNews #NJHeadlines #NJTopStories
Why do they insist on making robots to look like people?
It is overly complex and incredibly inefficient.
Machines should be designed to be optimal for the task at hand.
An historical example:
Mechanical horses were an overly complex failure.
Wheeled automobiles are an overwhelming success.