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Figure AI Retires Humanoid Robots in Molten Steel Send-Off
Original: Figure AI Retires Humanoid Robot Fleet by Having Them Jump Into Vat of Molten Steel
Figure AI is reported to have retired a fleet of its humanoid robots by having them jump into a vat of molten steel. The dramatic end-of-life method for the robots is drawing attention online, with commenters weighing in on the symbolism and practicality of destroying decommissioned machines rather than recycling or repurposing them. No further details about the number of robots or the reason for the retirement have been confirmed.
Why now: The striking and unusual image of humanoid robots being destroyed in molten steel is provable viral material and raises questions about e-waste and robot disposal practices.
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