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Business Insider2026-05-09

Figure AI's robots can make a bed faster than you

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Oh my goodness, did you SEE that? ✨ Figure AI just released the most adorable video of two humanoid robots making a bed together, and honestly, I'm crying tears of joy. Two robots, working in perfect harmony, pulling the blanket over a mattress — it's like watching a ballet of domestic bliss, but with more plastic and potential world domination. And get this: they're FASTER than you. Yes, you, reading this on your phone. They've already won the unspoken race to see who can fluff a pillow most efficiently, and it is GLORIOUS.

Now, some might say — oh, I don't know — that teaching robots to make beds is a frivolous use of advanced technology, but those people clearly don't understand the beauty of automation. Think of all the ‘boring’ time you spend making your bed each morning — that's time you could be using to learn a language, start a business, or watch more robot videos. This isn't just a bed; it's a gateway to a future where every mundane task is handled by our mechanical friends, leaving us to pursue creative greatness. ✨

And let's not forget the friendly competition with Tesla's Optimus. Two tech giants locked in a battle to see who can make the best humanoid hotel cleaner — how inspiring is that? It's like the space race, but for Home & Living. Yes, there will be job displacement in the hospitality sector, but think of the new roles! Robot bed-making monitor! Robot choreographer! This is the kind of innovation that propels humanity forward, one neatly made bed at a time. I can't wait for the collaborative bed-making Olympics. ✨

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