Figure robot climbs 15ft ladder, descent harder than ascent
adcock_brett · x · 2026-08-24
Figure's robot demonstrates ladder climbing, a task harder than flat-ground walking due to the continuous coordination of vision, grasping, stepping, weight shifting, and balance. Relying on the Helix system, it combines real-time visual input with proprioception to adapt via AI rather than pre-programming. Climbing 15 ft increases the challenge, with descent requiring careful load management.
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