Figure Helix Controller: Robots Walk Without Relying on Cameras
goyalshaliniuk · x · 2026-07-04
Figure AI's Helix walking controller enables robots to "walk blind" without cameras. Released last year, the controller relies on the robot's internal sensors and reinforcement learning to maintain balance, recover from shoves, and confidently navigate complex terrains.
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