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Figure AI Retrains Retired Robots to Dive Into Molten Steel
Original: Figure AI Trains Retired Robots to Dive Into Molten Steel
Robotics company Figure AI says it is training retired robots to dive into molten steel, a role suited to machines rather than humans given the extreme heat and danger of foundry work. The announcement points to a second life for decommissioned humanoid robots in heavy industry, and has drawn attention for both its ambition and its striking imagery.
Why now: People are discussing the unusual image of robots sacrificing themselves in dangerous industrial work and what it says about the future of humanoid robotics.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 7 h ago to 6 h ago.
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