A video shows Figure AI's humanoid robots walking outside its headquarters.
The CEO called the campus a sci-fi movie.
The company has produced over 350 Figure 03 robots.
What happened
X account The Humanoid Hub posted a video on August 23 showing multiple Figure AI humanoid robots walking outdoors near the company's headquarters. Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock commented on X that the campus is like a sci-fi movie.
Why it matters
The CEO had previously explained that the Figure 03 robot can climb stairs and walk from the manufacturing department to headquarters using only its onboard cameras. This outdoor footage suggests the robots are operating autonomously in real-world settings beyond controlled indoor environments.
What to watch
Figure AI announced in April that it had already manufactured over 350 Figure 03 units, with production pace raised to one unit per hour. Completed units are assigned to internal research, data collection, and commercial use case development, tracked by a proprietary management system.
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This outdoor sighting provides a visible confirmation of Figure AI's stated progress with its humanoid robots. The CEO's earlier description of the Figure 03's ability to navigate stairs and move between buildings using only its cameras aligns with what the video appears to show, suggesting the robots have moved beyond lab demonstrations into routine operational use.
The company's April announcement of over 350 units produced and a pace of one per hour indicates this is not a single prototype. With robots assigned to research, data collection, and commercial use case development, the campus footage likely represents part of that broader effort. The CEO's casual framing of the campus as a sci-fi movie suggests such scenes are becoming normal for the company, which may point to growing confidence in deploying robots in less controlled environments.
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