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Capabilities and AI Integration: The Heart of the Robot
The core of Figure 3's competitive edge lies in its AI system, dubbed Helix. The AI's ability to interpret visual data, understand language, and coordinate tasks is impressive, but many skeptical questions remain about how it is trained and iterated.
The AI hardware includes cameras embedded in the palms, enabling close-up vision during manual tasks. Data from these sensors is broadcast for training and refinement, emphasizing the importance of real-world data collection. However, there are uncertainties about the scale of training infrastructure, whether the company relies on cloud compute (potentially rented from Microsoft or other cloud providers) or has invested in dedicated data centers.