Figure 03 joins First Lady at White House
Figure’s humanoid Figure 03 made a high‑profile appearance with First Lady Melania Trump at a White House Fostering Summit, putting humanoids into a policy spotlight across 45 nations. The demo is already fueling public debate about robots in education and workforce impacts after viral clips circulated online. (x.com)
The summit that hosted the demo was billed as the "Fostering the Future Together" Global Coalition Summit and convened first spouses and representatives from 45 countries on March 25, 2026. (whitehouse.gov) Figure describes Figure 03 as its third‑generation humanoid, unveiled October 9, 2025, and built around the company’s Helix embodied‑AI stack intended for home and commercial tasks. (figure.ai) Figure’s release notes highlight Figure 03’s redesigned sensory suite and hand system, wireless charging, and a battery architecture the company says meets UN38.3 safety certification. (figure.ai) Figure has signaled large financial backing: the company raised more than $1 billion in a late funding round and has been reported at roughly a $39 billion valuation in recent coverage. (newsbytesapp.com) Company founder and CEO Brett Adcock accompanied the robot to the event and circulated video of the walk‑in on X, framing the appearance as a diplomatic and educational showcase. (forbes.com) During the East Room segment, reporters noted Figure 03 walked alongside attendees, used hand gestures and delivered short remarks that included greetings in multiple languages. (forbes.com)
