In the field of robotics, the American startup Figure AI recently released a large edge model named Helix, marking a significant breakthrough in humanoid robot control technology. Helix is the first visual-language-action (VLA) model capable of high-frequency, continuous control over the entire upper body of a humanoid robot, including the head, torso, wrists, and fingers. This means that the robot can perform tasks directly based on natural language instructions without extensive training.

According to technology media The Information, ChatGPT developer OpenAI is exploring the development of its own humanoid robots. Although OpenAI closed its robotics division in 2021, the company has actively engaged in the robotics field through investments in recent years. Currently, OpenAI has invested in three robotics companies: Figure, 1X, and Physical Intelligence. Among them, Figure AI, founded in 2020, focuses on autonomous general-purpose robotics.

Figure AI has raised 4.8 billion yuan, achieving a valuation of 2.6 billion dollars. They are collaborating with OpenAI to develop AGI robots using the GPT series of large models. Their product, the physical robot '01', can be applied in fields such as warehousing, housekeeping, and security. This financing will promote the commercial deployment of Figure products and accelerate the research and application of AGI robots.