We May Not Know How Strong AI Humanoid Robots Really Are

Robot demonstrations and lawsuits are raising questions and concerns about the capabilities — and strength — of humanoid robots.

First in the spotlight is the robotics company Figure AI, which is facing a lawsuit from former safety engineer Robert Gruendel. The lawsuit alleges the company’s Figure 02 humanoid was shown in tests to be strong enough to “fracture a human skull,” and that Gruendel was fired after raising concerns.