Figure Signs 3.5 Billion Dollar Computing Deal With Nscale for Humanoid Robot Training

Humanoid robotics company Figure signed a $3.5 billion computing partnership with Nscale to deploy up to 100,000 Nvidia GPUs for training its robots.

The deal reflects the enormous computing demands of teaching machines to move and interact in the physical world. Training a humanoid robot requires processing vast amounts of video and sensor data, far more than most software AI applications.

Figure has been developing bipedal robots designed to work in warehouses, factories, and other industrial settings. The company has attracted significant investment from technology and automotive companies that see humanoid robots as a potential solution to labor shortages in physically demanding jobs.

Nscale is a cloud computing provider that specializes in GPU infrastructure for AI workloads. The partnership gives Figure dedicated access to a large pool of Nvidia GPUs without having to build its own data centers.

The $3.5 billion commitment is one of the largest computing contracts in the robotics industry. It signals that Figure is planning a major expansion of its training operations, which would be necessary to improve the capabilities of its robots and prepare them for broader commercial deployment.

Humanoid robotics has attracted intense interest from investors and technology companies in 2026. Tesla, Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics, and several startups are all working to bring bipedal robots to market.

Figure has not disclosed a timeline for when its robots will be available for commercial sale or lease. The company has previously shown demonstrations of its robots performing tasks like sorting packages and carrying boxes.

The Nscale deal suggests Figure is moving toward a more intensive phase of development, using large-scale AI training to improve its robots' ability to handle a wider range of tasks.