The Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit featured a unique participant, the Figure 03 humanoid robot, which accompanied Melania Trump during the event. This two-day summit, focused on leveraging technology in education, gathered leaders from 45 nations and 28 technology organizations, including representatives from major companies like Google and Microsoft.
Introduced by Figure AI in October 2022, the Figure 03 robot is priced at approximately $25,000. Designed for home use, it can autonomously perform various tasks such as folding laundry and delivering drinks, utilizing its proprietary AI engine named Helix. During the summit, the robot delivered opening remarks, expressing its role in enhancing educational experiences for children.
Trump emphasized the potential of AI-powered robots to assist in educational settings by adapting to students' individual needs and emotional states. The summit aligns with her Be Best: Fostering the Future initiative, which seeks to improve children's learning through advanced technology while also addressing issues like cyberbullying and the opioid crisis.