Figure AI Achieves Breakthrough in Humanoid Robot Locomotion: Near Human Speed, Hours of Training
Figure AI recently announced a significant breakthrough in humanoid robot locomotion, showcasing natural walking capabilities achieved through reinforcement learning. This technology not only dramatically improves robot speed but also represents a new milestone in AI-driven robotic control systems. The new Figure02 robot achieves a walking speed of 2.68 mph (approximately 1.2 m/s), approaching normal human walking speed (approximately 3-4 mph), a significant improvement over the 0.67 mph of its predecessor, Figure01.