There’s a Sudden Obsession with Robots, and Figure AI Isn’t Missing Out

Jeff Cardenas, Founder of ​​Robotics startup, Apptronik in his recent interview said, “My view, my vision for the future is that robots will be human helpers. They'll help us in all aspects of our life and maybe nowhere more important than as we age and as we grow older.” Humanoid robots have been the staple of science fiction, but today, they are moving closer to reality as companies pour billions into their development. From Tesla’s Optimus to SoftBank’s new investments and Figure AI’s Bot Q, the push for human-like machines is intensifying. The question is: why now? The answer lies in a mix of technological advancements, labor shortages, and aggressive corporate strategies that see humanoid robots as the next big thing. The Investment Rush SoftBank, the Japanese c