SIASUN(SZ:300024) 3 6 Ke·2025-09-17 09:43Core Insights - Figure AI has raised over $1 billion in Series C funding to expand robot production and build NVIDIA GPU infrastructure for training and data collection [2][4] - The company's goal is to tackle the challenge of general-purpose robotics, with plans to deliver 100,000 humanoid robots over the next four years [2][4] - Figure's Helix AI system enables robots to adapt to real-world scenarios, allowing them to perform tasks without specialized training for every unique situation [3][4] Funding and Partnerships - The funding round was led by Parkway Venture Capital, with participation from major companies like Intel, NVIDIA, LG, Salesforce, Qualcomm, and T-Mobile [4][6] - This significant investment reflects confidence in the humanoid robotics market, which has seen similar funding rounds from other companies like UBTECH [4][6] Market Potential - The global value created by manual laborers is approximately $40 trillion annually, representing a substantial market opportunity for humanoid robots [4][6] - Figure positions itself as a leader in a competitive market with potentially dozens to hundreds of competitors [7] Industry Challenges - There are concerns regarding the practicality of bipedal robots, with some experts suggesting that wheeled robots may be more efficient in certain environments [5][6] - The real technical challenge lies in the dexterity and functionality of robotic hands, rather than just mobility [5]