Figure AI has signed a commercial agreement with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots across the retailer's distribution and logistics network. The partnership begins at Catalyst Brands' distribution center in Reno, Nevada, where Figure's humanoid robots will automate physically demanding supply chain tasks. Catalyst Brands operates retail chains including JCPenney, Aéropostale, and Brooks Brothers.
Key takeaways
- Initial deployment at Reno, Nevada, focusing on automating physically demanding tasks.
- Figure's humanoid systems offer flexible deployment across a multi-brand portfolio.
- Figure's BotQ facility increased production from one Figure 03 robot per day to one per hour within four months, with over 350 robots and 9,000 actuators produced.
- Figure's Helix AI model benefits from large-scale real-world data collection from the expanding fleet.
- Recent demonstrations include perception-conditioned whole-body control for navigating stairs and uneven terrain.
This agreement reflects growing commercial interest in humanoid robotics for logistics, driven by labor shortages and warehouse automation demands. Figure positions this collaboration as a blueprint for AI-driven hardware in modern holding companies.
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2026-05-27 · “Figure partners with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots in logistics operations”