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Figure CEO Addresses Teleoperation Concerns During Humanoid Robot Livestream

May 15, 2026
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Figure, a robotics company, showcased its humanoid robot sorting packages in a livestream watched by millions. CEO Brett Adcock responded to skepticism regarding the robot's operation, clarifying that it is not teleoperated.

Figure CEO Addresses Teleoperation Concerns During Humanoid Robot Livestream
  • Figure is developing humanoid robots that operate using artificial intelligence.
  • The company conducted a livestream demonstrating one of its robots sorting packages, which attracted millions of viewers on platforms like YouTube and X.
  • CEO Brett Adcock addressed concerns during an interview, stating that the robots are not operated remotely (teleoperated) as some skeptics suggested.
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