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Figure AI Reportedly Retires Humanoid Robots in Molten Steel
Original: Figure AI Retires Humanoid Robot Fleet by Having Them Jump Into a Vat of Molten Steel
Figure AI is reported to have retired its fleet of humanoid robots by having them jump into a vat of molten steel. The story has circulated as a striking image of industrial robot disposal, drawing reactions that range from amusement at the dramatic end for the machines to discussion of how companies handle decommissioning advanced robotics hardware.
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