Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event
PBS • • nation
Key Points:
- Melania Trump was accompanied by a humanoid robot named Figure 03 at a White House summit focused on empowering children through education and technology.
- The robot, developed by the startup Figure AI, gave a brief speech in multiple languages, expressing honor to be part of the event.
- Figure 03 is the third-generation humanoid robot from Figure AI, designed to assist with household tasks, and was introduced in October 2025.
- The appearance marked the first time an American-made humanoid robot was featured at the White House, highlighting advancements in robotics amid competition from companies like Boston Dynamics and Tesla.
- CEO Brett Adcock expressed pride in the robot's historic presence, emphasizing the growing role of humanoid robots in everyday life.
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