Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Procurement Review
State education boards expected to review 'American-made' robotics for 2027 budget cycles.
Curriculum Development
Expected launch of pilot programs integrating humanoid robotics into select STEM curricula.
Policy Push
Education Secretary Linda McMahon leads discussions on integrating AI humanoids into student instruction.
White House Summit
Melania Trump hosts the 'Fostering the Future Together' event with Figure 03 as the guest of honor.
White House Debut
Melania Trump introduces Figure 03 at a high-profile AI summit.
Fostering the Future Together Summit
First Lady Melania Trump hosts dozens of first spouses at the White House to discuss technology in education.
Figure 03 Debut
The Figure 03 humanoid robot is introduced in the East Room, delivering a speech on empowering children through technology.
White House Summit
Melania Trump hosts international spouses and introduces Figure 03 as the first US-made humanoid guest.
Education Policy Shift
Secretary Linda McMahon outlines a vision for AI humanoids to assist in mathematics and classical studies instruction.
White House Debut
Melania Trump introduces Figure 03 at the East Room for the Fostering the Future Together summit.
San Jose 'Rogue' Robot
A robot waiter at a Hot Pot restaurant goes viral after an erratic malfunction requires three workers to restrain it.
San Jose Robot Incident
A robot waiter at a Hot Pot restaurant goes viral after a preprogramming error leads to a disruptive 'dancing' episode.
San Jose Incident
A service robot at a Hot Pot restaurant goes viral for an unprogrammed dancing outburst.
Figure 02 Launch
The company releases Figure 02 with improved speech and dexterity.
Series B Funding
Figure AI raises $675M at a $2.6B valuation from tech giants.
First Lady Melania Trump introduced the Figure 03 humanoid robot at a White House summit, signaling a major push for AI-driven education and utility. The event highlighted the administration's vision for embodied AI in classrooms while contrasting the robot's polished performance with recent viral service robot failures.
First Lady Melania Trump showcased the Figure 03 humanoid robot at a White House summit, signaling a major push for AI-driven robotics in the US education system. The event highlights a strategic pivot toward physical AI utility, contrasting high-profile diplomatic demonstrations with recent viral failures in the service sector.
First Lady Melania Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon introduced the Figure 03 humanoid robot at the White House, framing it as a precursor to AI-driven personalized learning. The demonstration highlights a strategic push to integrate robotics into the classroom to tailor instruction to individual student needs and emotional states.
First Lady Melania Trump showcased the Figure 03 humanoid robot during a high-profile White House summit, marking a major milestone for autonomous robotics. The demonstration featured the robot walking and conversing, signaling a new era of public-private partnership in advanced AI development.
First Lady Melania Trump showcased the American-made Figure 03 humanoid robot at the White House 'Fostering the Future Together' summit. The event marks a significant public endorsement of domestic AI hardware and its potential role in future educational frameworks.
First Lady Melania Trump hosted the 'Fostering the Future Together' summit at the White House, featuring the debut of the American-made Figure 03 humanoid robot. The event underscores a strategic shift toward integrating advanced robotics and physical AI into the national K-12 STEM education framework.