facility management

Robotics company Figure reportedly melted down a fleet of its humanoid robots after making them leap into a furnace at a facility in Finland. The dramatic destruction is said to be a deliberate demonstration, highlighting the durability testing and lifecycle management of its robot fleet rather than an accident. The unusual image of humanoid robots being fed into a furnace has drawn attention across the tech press, with readers debating whether it signals recycling of old units or a publicity stunt.