Robotics startup Figure has raised $675 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its valuation to $2.6 billion. The funding round saw participation from major tech entities including Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, and Jeff Bezos among others. This investment underscores the growing interest in humanoid robots, with Figure at the forefront of developing AI-powered robots capable of performing everyday tasks autonomously, as demonstrated by their robot, Figure 01. The company has also signed a collaboration agreement with OpenAI to develop next-generation AI models for its robots, highlighting a significant step towards integrating artificial intelligence systems into humanoid robots. This partnership aims to accelerate the commercial timeline for Figure's humanoid robots, potentially transforming the global labor market and making humanoid robots a common presence in various sectors. Importantly, Figure AI emphasizes that their robots are not intended for military use.