Figure’s Helix AI Humanoid Robot Targets $1 Trillion Laundry Market, Cuts Disputes by 78%, Amid Automated Laundromat Growth

Figure has demonstrated its Helix AI-powered humanoid robot capable of folding laundry autonomously. The robot continuously folds towels tossed by a human operator, showcasing advanced automation in household chores. Industry analysts estimate the market for laundry-folding robots to have a total addressable market (TAM) of $1 trillion. This innovation is expected to reduce domestic disputes related to laundry by approximately 78-79%. Meanwhile, the rise of automated laundromats in supermarket parking lots has doubled since the Covid-19 pandemic, reflecting growing consumer demand for convenient laundry solutions.