In this episode, recorded at the 2025 Abundance360 summit, Brett Adcock, founder of Figure, shares how his robots are already working in BMW factories, why robotics is about to have its "iPhone moment," and how AI is making general-purpose robots shockingly capable and affordable.
Recorded on March 11th, 2025
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Brett Adcock is an American technology entrepreneur and the founder of Figure, an AI robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots designed to perform human-like tasks in both industrial and home settings. In 2023, he also founded Cover, an AI security company focused on building weapon detection systems for schools. Previously, Brett founded Archer Aviation, an urban air mobility company that went public at a valuation of $2.7 billion, and Vettery, a machine learning-based talent marketplace acquired for $110 million.
Learn about Figure: https://www.figure.ai/
Figure’s Announcement: https://x.com/adcock_brett/status/1900923308411154450?s=46
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Chapters
00:00 - The Vision Behind Figure
02:54 - Rapid Iteration in Robotics
05:50 - Building a Robust Team and Culture
09:07 - The Future of Humanoid Robots
11:52 - The Role of AI in Robotics
14:51 - Challenges and Innovations in Home Robotics
18:04 - The Path to Market and Production
20:54 - Looking Ahead: The Next Generation of Robots
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