Here is what the page “Figure F.02 Humanoid Robots Decommissioned Terminator 2-Style in Molten Steel” contains. California robotics firm Figure has decommissioned its F.02 humanoid robots in a dramatic fashion reminiscent of the Terminator franchise: by having the robots lower themselves into a vat of molten steel. The company shared a video of the process, which ensures that proprietary technology and expensive raw materials are not recovered by competitors. Humanoid robots contain valuable components such as rare-earth magnets, advanced actuators, and custom circuit boards, making secure disposal a challenge.
By destroying the robots completely, Figure protects its intellectual property while also symbolically ending the life cycle of the F.02 model. The move highlights the growing need for secure decommissioning protocols as humanoid robots become more advanced and widely deployed. As the industry races toward commercial deployment, expect more companies to adopt equally theatrical—and secure—methods to retire their machines. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.