Figure's Index platform: 264K downloads, 16M video uploads across 108 countries
coreylynch · x · 2026-08-26
Figure AI's Index platform aims to build the largest humanoid dataset ever assembled. Current stats: 264K app downloads, 16M video uploads, 108 countries, and $15M paid to contributors. Users can receive a recording device and get paid by the minute for everyday tasks; the platform also lets people book skilled creators for chores. Vision: "Today, services on demand. Soon, robots on demand."
Related event: Figure Launches Index, World's Largest Robot Dataset, Pledging $1B(15 posts)→
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