Figure Robot Demo Questioned as Success Rates Fall Short

Figure's impressive robot demo videos drew criticism after data showed only about a 56% success rate (237 of 420 tasks). Researchers add that teleoperation scores of 35% or 15% show contact-rich manipulation remains largely unsolved.

2026-09-18 ~ 2026-09-18 · 2 related posts

• Figure's robot demos criticized: 237/420 task success rate undercuts claims — ChongZzZhang · 2026-09-18
• 35% and 15% success rates show contact-rich manipulation remains unsolved — chris_j_paxton · 2026-09-18