OpenAI's Humanoid Robot Figure 01 Closes $675M Funding, Valued at $2.6B

Figure 01, a humanoid robot developed by OpenAI, has recently closed a funding round of $675 million, reaching a valuation of $2.6 billion. The robot, which can hear, speak, understand commands, and perform physical actions, is part of a rapidly advancing field where companies like Tesla Optimus and Nvidia are also significant players. Key investors in this round include Microsoft, Nvidia, and Jeff Bezos.