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FaithTech designs and manufactures programmable DC power supplies and electronic loads for energy, industrial, automotive, electronics, and aerospace applications.
Copyright © 2026 FaithTech
FaithTech designs and manufactures programmable DC power supplies and electronic loads for energy, industrial, automotive, electronics, and aerospace applications.
Copyright © 2026 FaithTech
On May 14, 2026, Figure AI conducted a landmark 8-hour live broadcast demonstrating fully autonomous humanoid robot operation. Behind this milestone stands a rigorous R&D validation ecosystem — and at its foundation, FaithTech's FT8330 multi-channel battery cell simulating power supply.
Published by: FaithTech | Product Series: FT8330 Multi-Channel Battery Cell Simulating Power Supply
On May 14, 2026, US humanoid robotics company Figure AI conducted a live broadcast that captivated the global technology community: a fleet of Figure robots powered by the Helix-02 AI system streamed a full 8-hour autonomous working shift in a real warehouse environment, continuously sorting packages without any human intervention — in real time, in front of a global live audience.[1]
Figure AI founder Brett Adcock announced the livestream with a simple but confident statement:[1]
"Watch a team of humanoid robots running a full 8-hr shift at human performance levels. This is fully autonomous running Helix-02."
The livestream is available on X at https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1dxYljYVREYJX. As of this article's publication, the broadcast had already been running for 15 hours, further underscoring the endurance and stability required for real-world humanoid robot operation.[1]
The live broadcast sparked immediate industry-wide reaction.[2] Figure AI's valuation subsequently reached $39 billion in its latest funding round,[3] backed by investors including Nvidia, Intel, Brookfield Asset Management, Qualcomm, and Salesforce. A Figure 03 robot also appeared at the White House, marking a new milestone in the journey of humanoid robots from laboratory to real-world deployment.[3]
Figure 1: Figure AI humanoid robot executing autonomous operations in an industrial setting
Behind this achievement lies years of rigorous R&D testing and validation of robotic power systems, battery management, and supply stability. Central to that testing infrastructure is FaithTech's FT8330 series battery cell simulating power supply — a tool that has quietly underpinned the development of some of the world's most advanced humanoid robots.
In early 2025, Figure AI's engineering team began searching for a high-precision, multi-channel test power supply capable of accurately simulating robotic battery cell characteristics for BMS (Battery Management System) development and protection circuit validation.[4]
After evaluating multiple solutions, the Figure AI procurement and engineering team selected the FT8330 series and completed the procurement of model FT833024R-6-1 through FaithTech's official sales channel.[4]
A Figure AI engineer summed up the value proposition in internal communications: "That's so cheap" — engineering-grade, high-precision battery simulation capability at a price point far exceeding expectations.
The case for choosing the FT8330 rests on five capabilities that align precisely with the demands of humanoid robot development:
Precisely measuring module current in standby or low-power states is one of the core challenges in humanoid robot circuit design. The FT8330 delivers voltage accuracy of 0.01% + 0.01% F.S., voltage resolution as low as 0.1 mV, and current resolution as low as 0.1 μA,[5] enabling reliable capture of microampere-scale currents and providing an accurate data foundation for BMS power optimization.
A single FT8330 unit supports up to 36 fully isolated output channels that can be freely configured in series or parallel,[5] enabling multi-string battery pack simulation. For R&D teams that need to test multiple robotic sub-modules simultaneously, one unit covers dozens of test stations — significantly reducing equipment cost and test cycle time.
With a programming response time of less than 10 ms and a dynamic response time of less than 1 ms,[5] the FT8330 accurately replicates voltage droop and recovery behavior under transient loads, providing a reliable foundation for validating the robustness of robot control algorithms.
A temperature coefficient of less than 30 ppm/°C[5] ensures high output consistency across hours of continuous testing — a critical requirement when validating power systems intended to sustain 8-hour non-stop robot operation.
The FT8330 adopts a standard 19-inch rack design with built-in LAN and isolated RS485 communication interfaces supporting SCPI and Modbus protocols,[5] allowing seamless integration into R&D or production-line automated test systems — fully aligned with Figure AI's requirements for a scalable automated test infrastructure.
The following table summarizes the key technical parameters of FT833024R-6-1 — the specific model procured by Figure AI:[5]
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Output Channels | 24 channels |
| Voltage Range | 0 ~ 6 V |
| Current Range | 0 ~ 1 A (low range: 0 ~ 1 mA) |
| Per-Channel Power | 6 W |
| Voltage Accuracy | 0.01% + 0.01% F.S. |
| Voltage Resolution | 0.1 mV |
| Current Resolution | 0.1 μA (low range) / 0.1 mA (high range) |
| Voltage Ripple (rms) | ≤ 2 mV |
| Current Ripple (rms) | 3 μA (low range) |
| Temperature Coefficient | < 30 ppm/°C |
| Programming Response Time | < 10 ms |
| Dynamic Response Time | < 1 ms |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | 1500 VDC |
| Communication Interface | LAN, RS485 (isolated); supports SCPI / Modbus |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 88.1 mm × 482.6 mm × 521.4 mm (standard 2U rack) |
| AC Input | 110 V / 220 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz |
Figure 2: Figure AI humanoid robots collaborating on industrial tasks in an automotive manufacturing facility
Humanoid robots are among the most complex mobile electronic systems ever built. Figure 03, for example, integrates multiple high-performance compute units, full-body distributed sensors, actuator drive modules, and communications systems — placing extreme demands on power supply stability, response speed, and accuracy.[3]
Conventional testing approaches using real lithium battery cells introduce well-known problems in R&D environments:
The FT8330 series, as a programmable battery cell simulating power supply, eliminates these obstacles entirely: engineers can precisely define any voltage and current characteristic curve in software, then safely, rapidly, and repeatably simulate any battery operating condition — accelerating BMS algorithm development, protection circuit validation, and full system integration testing.
For a robotics company with Figure AI's reliability standards, the accuracy and repeatability of every power test during development directly determines the performance and safety margin of the product during an 8-hour live autonomous operation.
FaithTech designs and manufactures programmable DC power supplies, electronic loads, battery simulators, and AC power supplies for applications spanning new energy, industrial automation, automotive electronics, aerospace, and consumer electronics.[6]
The FT8330 series battery cell simulating power supply is one of FaithTech's flagship offerings in battery testing, and has become a go-to instrument for battery research institutions, BMS development teams, and high-technology enterprises worldwide — recognized for its ultra-high accuracy, multi-channel integration, extremely low temperature drift, and flexible communication interfaces.
Figure AI's decision to adopt the FT8330 is a direct, real-world endorsement of FaithTech's product quality by one of the world's most demanding humanoid robot development teams. As the markets for humanoid robots, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems continue to expand at pace, FaithTech remains committed to advancing precision test power solutions that help cutting-edge technologies move from lab validation to scaled production.
For detailed product information on the FT8330 series or assistance with model selection, please visit the FaithTech website or contact your dedicated sales representative.