The Internet can't stop watching Figure AI's humanoid robots handling packages
Figure AI has gained significant attention for its livestream showcasing humanoid robots handling packages. The event has gone viral, with viewers engaging and naming the robots, while the company capitalizes on the popularity by promoting merchandise. Despite the excitement, experts caution that such demonstrations may not fully represent the robots' capabilities in real-world scenarios.
- ▪Figure AI has been livestreaming its humanoid robots placing packages on a conveyor belt since May 13.
- ▪The robots are designed to operate autonomously, inspecting bar codes and placing packages without human intervention.
- ▪The livestream has become a viral sensation, with viewers naming the robots and engaging in bets on their performance.
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Robot hubbub The Internet can’t stop watching Figure AI’s humanoid robots handling packages Figure AI’s 24/7 livestream showcases human soft spot for humanoid robots. Jeremy Hsu – May 20, 2026 7:00 am | 36 Figure AI livestreamed its humanoid robots placing packages on a conveyor belt. Figure AI livestreamed its humanoid robots placing packages on a conveyor belt. Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav The robotics startup Figure AI has been livestreaming humanoid robots placing thousands of packages onto a conveyor belt for nearly a week—a spectacle that included a robot competing against a human intern at one point.
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