Humanoid robot opens cupboards and washes dishes automatically.

Robot Figure 03 performs a series of complex movements completely automatically. Photo: Figure AI .

The era of robotic butlers from science fiction films is gradually becoming a reality as Figure AI has just released a groundbreaking video . For the first time, a humanoid robot can independently perform a series of complex tasks, from opening cabinets and retrieving dishes to expertly arranging them in the dishwasher.

The breakthrough lies in the Helix 02 model and the VLA (Vision-Language-Action) structure, which allows the robot not only to understand commands but also to independently recognize its surroundings. Without human intervention or remote control, the robot has demonstrated superior dexterity in household chores that are typically considered "difficult" by machines.

"A test of hell" for humanoid robots.

Many people might mistakenly think that washing dishes is a simple task, but in the field of robotics, it's actually a difficult problem. For a machine to replace humans in household chores, it must overcome extreme challenges in spatial awareness, hand control, and visual memory.

In its latest demonstration video, the robot, named Figure 03, performed a completely automated process. It walked to the kitchen cabinet, opened the door, selected a plate from a mixed stack of dishes, then turned and proceeded towards the dishwasher to place it in the correct position with absolute precision. The entire process was smooth, with not a single plate damaged or broken.

The robot places a ceramic bowl on the table without breaking it. Photo: Figure AI.

According to Figure AI, the biggest challenge lies in maintaining a continuous visual and tactile feedback loop. The robot must flexibly handle the characteristics of each material: from fragile ceramics and slippery glass to plastic items that are easily deformed by force when handled.

The Helix 02 model has thoroughly addressed this issue by integrating pressure and force sensors directly into the robot's hand. This allows the robot to "sense" the weight, hardness, and surface of the object to adjust its grip force—not too light to cause slippage, but not too strong to break.

In particular, the most valuable upgrade of the Helix 02 is its "image memory" capability. The robot can remember what it has just briefly seen. For example, when opening a cupboard, even if a bowl is out of its current line of sight, the robot will still rely on its memory from a few seconds earlier to adjust its arm movement.

The robot uses its hips to close the drawers of a cabinet, a very "human" movement. Photo: Figure AI.

It also remembers which spaces in the dishwasher are full and which are empty, eliminating the need for constant re-scouring, thus increasing efficiency. Even when its hands are busy, the robot can use its hip joints to push and close drawers – a very "human" movement.

"There's no remote control here. Helix controls the robot itself, handling everything from walking and grasping to planning its actions," Brett Adcock, founder and CEO of Figure AI, stated on social media platform X.

According to Adcock, this visual-action language (VLA) architecture is extremely flexible. The same AI brain has taught robots to fold towels, sort packages, and now wash dishes without changing hardware or rewriting algorithms. All the robot needs is new "training data."

From the laboratory to BMW

Behind this groundbreaking technological advancement is Figure AI, the company that has realized the application of robots in real-world production lines. In just three years, the company's valuation has skyrocketed from zero to $39 billion .

This breakthrough has received strong support from leading global corporations and investors such as Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

The CEO of Figure AI asserts that the Figure 03 robot is not remotely controlled. Photo: Figure AI.

Figure AI's success also stems from its team of engineers recruited from leading companies such as Boston Dynamics, Tesla, and Google DeepMind. Currently, the company's robots are being tested at BMW factories, performing tasks requiring high precision.

Below images showcasing the robot's housework capabilities, user X commented: "Seeing a real humanoid robot doing housework for the first time made me realize that future is right before our eyes."

Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock. Photo: Figure AI.

With hardware now perfected to perform most tasks that humans can do, the only hurdle remaining is the sheer volume of training data needed to make robots smarter every day.

The advancements of Figure AI and the Helix 02 model have officially transformed robots from clunky factory machines into true household assistants, opening a new chapter in the coexistence of humans and machines.

Source: https://znews.vn/robot-hinh-nguoi-tu-mo-tu-rua-bat-post1623738.html