Figure has signed a commercial agreement with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots at scale, starting with an initial rollout in Reno, Nevada. This move aligns with the broader trend of retail organizations modernizing supply chains by utilizing humanoid robotics to automate physically demanding tasks in distribution centers, as developers transition from testing phases to established commercial agreements for large-scale logistics operations.

Figure: Figure AI is a robotics company specializing in the development of general-purpose humanoid robots equipped with proprietary AI systems for autonomous operation. The company emphasizes practical deployment of its robots in real-world environments beyond controlled demos. The commercial agreement with Catalyst Brands marks an early step in scaling Figure’s humanoid technology into retail distribution and logistics networks, beginning in Nevada.
Catalyst Brands: Catalyst Brands is a retail holding company formed in 2025 through the combination of major apparel and department store portfolios, operating multiple iconic American brands across physical and distribution channels. It manages large-scale supply chain and logistics operations to support its retail network. The company is collaborating with Figure on the initial deployment of humanoid robots to automate tasks at its distribution facility in Reno, Nevada, as part of broader supply chain modernization efforts.

Supply Chain Modernization: Retail organizations are exploring humanoid robotics to automate physically demanding and repetitive tasks in distribution centers.
Commercial Robotics Adoption: Humanoid robot developers are transitioning from testing phases to signed commercial agreements with large-scale operators in logistics.