Figure will put robots on its own manufacturing lines (BotQ) this year to build robots.

Figure will put robots on its own manufacturing lines (BotQ) this year to build robots. | When do we start seeing robots building robots? Um, we will put robots on our Baku lines this year. | BotQ production ramp H2-2026

Key catalyst: BotQ production ramp H2-2026

Watch events: Figure 03 shipment volume; BMW, 2nd customer deployment count

When do we start seeing robots building robots? Um, we will put robots on our Baku lines this year.

Figure opened BotQ facility March 2025 capable of 12,000 units/year; 'robots building robots' on Baku lines underway per Adcock Apr 2026 statements.

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Adverse (5)

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