The Rise of AI and Robotics: A Quantum Leap into a New Era

Fahri Karakas
12 min readSep 16, 2024
Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash

In a world where AI is revolutionizing industries and robots are becoming more intelligent and capable, we find ourselves on the cusp of a new era.

The convergence of these technologies is giving rise to groundbreaking advancements that were once deemed impossible.

Influential figures like Bill Gates, Sam Alman, Jeff Bezos, Kathy Wood, and others have recognized the immense potential of robotics and AI, investing billions in cutting-edge companies like Figure AI.

The stage has been set for a future where autonomous machines will dominate our daily lives.

Figure AI

What began as a seemingly simple demonstration of a robot making coffee has now evolved into the rise of Figure AI, one of the leading robotic companies in the world. With a staggering investment of $675 million and support from influential firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and OpenAI, Figure AI is laying the foundation for a future where robotic workers support and augment human labor.

By addressing the growing shortage of workers in essential sectors like transportation, retail, and warehousing, Figure AI aims to deploy autonomous humanoid robots on a global scale. The company’s collaboration with BMW further solidifies its position in the automotive…

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Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.