Limitless Podcast Tesla's Optimus vs Figure 3: The Humanoid Robot Showdown
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Oct 10, 2025 Two humanoid robots square off: Tesla Optimus and Figure 3. Discover how these machines approach household tasks, from cleaning to autonomous operation. Explore the philosophy behind their designs—data-driven dexterity versus raw agility. Are we on the brink of a robotic revolution? The debate dives into their market potential, practical applications, and the economic shifts they might bring. Plus, insights on current consumer options and the future of AI and manufacturing in robotics keep the excitement rolling!
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Helix And Enhanced Vision Make Autonomy Practical
- Figure 3 uses a vision-language-action model called Helix that fuses vision, audio, and action planning for embodied tasks.
- The robot's camera architecture raises frame rate, lowers latency, and widens field of view to improve reactivity and safety.
Hands And Tactile Sensing Drive Household Usefulness
- Figure prioritized tactile sensing and cameras in the palm to give much finer manipulation feedback for delicate tasks.
- Built-in fingertip sensors detect as little as three grams of force, improving safe handling of fragile objects.
Version Three Is When Hardware Gets Real
- Josh describes hardware versioning: version three is usually when products become genuinely usable after early iterations.
- He relates Figure 3 as a third-version product that learned from earlier battle scars to become practical.