Faraday Future
Faraday Future is a Los Angeles-area electric vehicle company, headquartered in El Segundo, California, that expanded into humanoid and quadruped robots in 2026 under its FF EAI (embodied AI) robotics line. It was founded in April 2014 by Jia Yueting (YT Jia), its chief executive, and is listed on Nasdaq. Its FF 91 luxury EV entered production in 2023, and its Faraday X brand targets lower-cost vehicles. In February 2026 it introduced three robot lines, the FF Futurist full-size humanoid, the FF Master athletic humanoid and the FX Aegis quadruped, with first deliveries at the end of that month; it shipped 68 robots by the end of April 2026. In September 2026 it launched five further models, including the All-New Futurist, a full-size humanoid with 51 degrees of freedom and up to 700 TOPS of computing from US$89,900, and the Master Mini, a 95 cm education humanoid from US$9,990. Its robots are sold through FF.com, Amazon and RobotShop, or rented.
💡Notable Achievement: Faraday Future began delivering its FF 91 luxury vehicle in 2023 and expanded into EAI robotics in 2026, including humanoid robots, athletic companions, and intelligent quadruped robots.
What Does Faraday Future Do?
Faraday Future is a California EV maker that expanded into embodied AI in 2026 with the FF Master and FF Futurist humanoids and quadruped concepts.
“An electric-vehicle company applying its intelligent mobility platform to humanoid robots.”
Embodied AI Expansion
Extends autonomous-driving and intelligent mobility know-how into humanoid and quadruped robots.
Two Humanoid Tiers
Humanoids range from the 95 cm Master Mini (from US$9,990) to the full-size All-New Futurist (from US$89,900).
NVIDIA-Based Compute
FF Futurist references an NVIDIA-based motion-control and AI compute architecture.
What Can Faraday Future Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Educational, reception and workplace humanoids at two size and price points.
Education & Interaction
FF Master supports interactive learning, research training and robot performance with 25–30 degrees of freedom.
Concierge & Reception
FF Futurist targets reception, event hosting and workplace assistance with 5–6 hour runtime.
Inspection & Hazard Zones
LiDAR, depth vision and force/torque sensing for inspection and hazard-zone assistance.
Athletic Performance
Compact Master reaches 1.8 m/s for demonstrations and performances.
Faraday Future Robots
Showing 4 Humanoid Robots of 4 total models
FF Nova Mini
By: Faraday Future
Launched: 2026
FF Nova Mini is the entry-level educational humanoid robot from Faraday Future and its sister company FF EAI Robotics, launched on October 15, 2026 alongside the larger FF Nova. It is a 34.9 cm, 0.94 kg bipedal robot with an aluminum-alloy frame and 17 servos: one in the head, three in each arm and five in each leg. It walks with a human-like gait, turns, stands back up on its own, keeps its balance and can even do a forward roll. More than 40 built-in voice commands and more than 50 preloaded moves and dances let children play without a screen, and they can teach it new moves by posing its limbs by hand or build behaviors with Brain Blocks visual coding and an AI coding tutor. It is designed for ages 8 and up in classrooms, after-school programs and homes, and is sold with an optional 16-session Physical AI Spark Program curriculum.
FF Nova
By: Faraday Future
Launched: 2026
FF Nova is a mini bipedal humanoid robot from Faraday Future, built as an affordable embodied-AI platform for developers, universities and schools. FF calls it America's first true embodied-AI humanoid under $2,500. Faraday Future and FF EAI Robotics (Nasdaq: FFR) launched it on October 14–15, 2026 at $2,490, with an optional $390 Developer Skills Package. Nova stands 49.7 cm tall, weighs 2.8 kg and has 20 degrees of freedom (2 in the head, 6 in the arms and 12 in the legs), so it can be carried with one hand. It can walk on two legs at 0.1 m/s or ride a detachable wheeled base at 0.8 m/s for autonomous navigation. A top-mounted 2D LiDAR, an approximately 4 MP wide-angle camera, a 3D time-of-flight sensor and a three-microphone ring array feed 10 TOPS of on-device compute with 8 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. A large voice AI model gives it conversation and voiceprint recognition, and open AI-agent integration lets cloud agents act through its body. Developers get an open SDK, a ROS 2 workflow, over-the-air updates, a Sim2Real reinforcement-learning pipeline built on NVIDIA Isaac, and a Skills Store. The first phase is limited to 100 invited developers and institutions.
FF Master
By: Faraday Future
Launched: 2026
The FF Master is an athletic, human-scale embodied AI humanoid robot designed for adaptive interaction, educational support, and assistance in indoor environments. Standing compact at 131 cm, it features 25 to 30 degrees of freedom (excluding hands) and a peak torque of 120 N·m, enabling dynamic motion for walking, climbing stairs, and navigating uneven terrain. Powered by a swappable 500 Wh battery, it offers approximately 2 hours of runtime per charge with a rapid 1.5-hour charging time. The robot integrates expressive AI with visual SLAM navigation, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, and a magnesium-aluminum-polyurethane composite body. Tailored for family fun to professional development, the FF Master supports teleoperation and learned behaviors, making it a versatile companion for research, entertainment, and interactive learning.
FF Futurist
By: Faraday Future
Launched: 2026
FF Futurist is Faraday Future’s full-size professional humanoid robot for embodied AI applications in workplaces, service settings, and interactive environments. It is designed to combine bipedal mobility, human-scale proportions, dexterous manipulation, and multi-sensor perception for tasks that require natural human-robot coexistence. The platform emphasizes professional use cases such as reception, logistics support, event hosting, inspection, and general assistance. Officially published specifications describe a 169 cm-tall robot with a 69 kg mass, 28 body degrees of freedom plus dexterous hands, up to 8 kg payload, and a maximum speed of 1.2 m/s. It is positioned as a premium humanoid platform with proactive motion control, perception-driven autonomy, and an ecosystem-oriented software stack.
Faraday Future Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
FF EAI Stack
Proprietary Embodied-AI Software
Proprietary embodied-AI stack with NVIDIA-based motion control and API support.
ROS2 & Python/C++ APIs
Developer Interfaces
ROS2, Python and C++ interfaces on the FF Master for education and research use.
Faraday Future Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Faraday Future founded
Jia Yueting founds Faraday Future to build electric vehicles.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Listed on Nasdaq
Faraday Future lists on Nasdaq through a SPAC merger.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
FF 91 production begins
Faraday Future starts production of its FF 91 luxury electric vehicle at its Hanford, California facility.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
FF EAI robot lines launched
Faraday Future introduces its FF Futurist and FF Master humanoids and FX Aegis quadruped, with first deliveries planned for the end of February.
Source: ff.com
Five new robots including All-New Futurist
Faraday Future launches five robot models, including the All-New Futurist humanoid from US$89,900 and the Master Mini from US$9,990.
Source: theaiinsider.tech
Faraday Future Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes Faraday Future Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Publicly listed company with an existing engineering and automotive-AI organization.
- ✓Published pricing, from US$9,990 for the Master Mini to US$89,900 for the All-New Futurist.
- ✓NVIDIA-based compute reference for the FF Futurist.
Core Strategic Focus
Establishing an EAI robotics line alongside its FF 91 and FX vehicle businesses.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Robotics is a 2026 diversification, with limited proven deployments.
- •Balance between EV commercialization and robotics investment.
Faraday Future vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Category / Focus
- Faraday Future
- Full-Size Bipedal Humanoid
- XPENG Next‑Gen IRON
- Automaker-built humanoid
- Tesla Optimus
- Automaker-built general-purpose humanoid
- Unitree Robotics Unitree H1
- Full-size high-dynamic humanoid
- UBTECH Robotics Walker S2
- Commercial workplace humanoid
Primary Use
- Faraday Future
- Reception, concierge service
- XPENG Next‑Gen IRON
- Reception, guidance
- Tesla Optimus
- Manufacturing, research
- Unitree Robotics Unitree H1
- Not listed
- UBTECH Robotics Walker S2
- Factory floor automation
Weight
- Faraday Future
- 69 kg
- XPENG Next‑Gen IRON
- 70 kg
- Tesla Optimus
- 57 kg
- Unitree Robotics Unitree H1
- 47 kg
- UBTECH Robotics Walker S2
- 73 kg
Battery Runtime
- Faraday Future
- 5–6 h
- XPENG Next‑Gen IRON
- 4 h
- Tesla Optimus
- 3–5 h
- Unitree Robotics Unitree H1
- 2 h
- UBTECH Robotics Walker S2
- 2 h
| Strategic Dimension | Faraday Future(Current) | XPENG Next‑Gen IRON | Tesla Optimus | Unitree Robotics Unitree H1 | UBTECH Robotics Walker S2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category / Focus | Full-Size Bipedal Humanoid | Automaker-built humanoid | Automaker-built general-purpose humanoid | Full-size high-dynamic humanoid | Commercial workplace humanoid |
| Primary Use | Reception, concierge service | Reception, guidance | Manufacturing, research | Not listed | Factory floor automation |
| Weight | 69 kg | 70 kg | 57 kg | 47 kg | 73 kg |
| Battery Runtime | 5–6 h | 4 h | 3–5 h | 2 h | 2 h |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Faraday Future Headquarters
HQEl Segundo, California, United States
Articles & Industry News
Showing 3 recent articles and news updates about Faraday Future
Faraday Future Launches FF Nova, a $2,490 Walking Humanoid for Developers and Schools
News about FF Nova
Faraday Future’s FF Master enters the humanoid race with a compact teleoperation-first design
News about FF Master
Faraday Future Launches FF Futurist, First U.S. Full-Size Humanoid with NVIDIA Sonic Motion Control
News about FF Futurist
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about Faraday Future
Does Faraday Future make humanoid robots?
Yes. The electric vehicle maker Faraday Future launched an FF EAI robotics line in February 2026, including the FF Futurist and FF Master humanoids and the FX Aegis quadruped.
How much does the Faraday Future Futurist robot cost?
The All-New Futurist humanoid, launched in September 2026, starts at US$89,900. It has 51 degrees of freedom, expandable to 71, and up to 700 TOPS of computing power.
What is the FF Master Mini?
The Master Mini is Faraday Future's 95 cm humanoid for education, launched in September 2026 from US$9,990, with computing options from 48 to 200 TOPS.
Where can I buy Faraday Future robots?
Faraday Future sells its robots through FF.com, Amazon and RobotShop, as standalone units, skills packages or complete solutions, and also rents them through its RoboShare programme.
How many robots has Faraday Future shipped?
Faraday Future shipped 68 robots by 30 April 2026, a few months after its first robot deliveries at the end of February 2026.
Who founded Faraday Future?
Faraday Future was founded in April 2014 by Jia Yueting, known as YT Jia, who is its chief executive. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, California.
What is the FX Aegis?
FX Aegis is Faraday Future's range of quadruped and wheel-legged robots for security and other uses. Models launched in 2026 range from about US$12,990 to US$137,900.
What cars does Faraday Future make?
Faraday Future makes the FF 91 luxury electric vehicle, which entered production in 2023, and runs the Faraday X brand for lower-cost vehicles such as the FX Super One.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
Compiled from verified corporate filings, official Faraday Future datasheets, and robotics engineering registries. Information has been verified against official manufacturer documentation. For commercial procurement or proprietary integrations, contact the manufacturer directly.