Robotics · Hybrid
Figure
Humanoid robotics running Helix, its own vision-language-action model (built in-house after the OpenAI split).
Foundation proximity: Native (own / self-hosted weights)
Foundational models & how they consume them
PrimaryHelix (own VLA)· self-hosted · Native (own / self-hosted weights)
Cloud & datastore
HybridownCompliance
SOC 2Similar companies
CovariantPhysical IntelligenceOthers that build on proprietary / self-built models
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FAQ
Does Figure use a foundational AI model?
Figure uses Helix (own VLA) (Native (own / self-hosted weights)).
What cloud does Figure run on?
Figure runs on Hybrid.
What database does Figure use?
Figure uses own.
How close does Figure run to the foundational model?
Figure is Native (own / self-hosted weights) — close to the metal, so cheaper tokens and more control over outputs.
Sources
figure.ai ↗Also on the map
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