The White House hosted its first humanoid robot guest, "Figure 3," at the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit. The robot was introduced by first lady Melania Trump to promote her push for artificial intelligence in children's education. The company's third-generation humanoids are also suitable for commercial and household tasks. The event was seen as one of the highest-profile showcases of humanoid robotics in the U.S. and highlights how the tech is becoming a national priority amid global tech competition. The firm was founded in 2022 by Brett Adcock, a tech entrepreneur and billionaire who previously co-founded the publicly traded drone company Archer Aviation and a digital hiring marketplace. It raised over $1 billion in its Series C funding round in September and is now valued at $39 billion.