Hasta la vista: US firm melts humanoid robots Terminator-style in Imatra
It's unclear whether Arnold Schwarzenegger was in Finland.
The American robotics firm Figure AI has released a video showcasing its humanoid robots being melted down in a furnace in Imatra, Finland. The footage, which has garnered global attention, features Ovako's steel plant as the setting for the dramatic demonstration. The video also includes a cameo appearance by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the actor famous for his roles in the Terminator films.
Figure AI trained the robots to leap autonomously and shipped them from the United States to Imatra. The company utilized an AI model that analyzed the movements of stunt performers to achieve this feat. Ovako spokesperson Satu Tähkä confirmed the events, stating she witnessed the robots jump into the molten steel vat.
The idea to melt the robots down originated from Schwarzenegger, who reportedly suggested the concept to Figure AI after being approached by the company. The Hollywood star then agreed to participate in the project, leading to the creation of the video. Figure AI sought assistance from the MythBusters science show to identify a steelworks willing to accommodate the unusual experiment. The MythBusters program directed the company to Ovako's plant in Imatra, which agreed to participate.
The challenge lay in finding a plant that would permit the robots to jump into their equipment. Jamie Hyneman, host of the MythBusters show and an honorary doctor and professor of practice at LUT University in Lappeenranta, had previously visited Ovako's Imatra facility. Hyneman's prior visit facilitated the company's inquiry about melting the robots down at the location. Tähkä explained that Hyneman's previous interaction with Ovako allowed him to pass along the idea of dismantling the robots via this unique method.
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