Figure honors F.02 robot with a 'funeral' inspired by terminator 2

On October 1, 2026, Figure, an American startup, held a symbolic 'funeral' for its F.02 robot, marking the end of its lifecycle. The event was inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger's portrayal of the T-800 in Terminator 2, with the actor personally leading an F.02 into a furnace in Finland's Imatra. The company cited the robot's advanced hardware and intellectual property as reasons for its retirement, rather than direct disposal. Figure trained an AI model to ensure the robot's final act was dramatic and visually striking. Despite efforts to find a suitable facility, many U.S. and Mexican companies refused due to safety concerns over the robot's lithium batteries. Schwarzenegger, wearing full protective gear, stated, 'Figure 2 is now retired.'