First Lady Melania Trump introduced an American-made humanoid robot, Figure 3, during the second day of her Fostering the Future summit at the White House on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
The robot joined the First Lady for a grand entrance, drawing significant applause from a crowd that included dozens of international spouses and technology leaders.
The appearance marked a centerpiece of the two-day summit, which is dedicated to empowering children through the intersection of technology and education.
Upon entering the roundtable session, Figure 3 offered brief remarks to the gathered audience regarding its origins and its role in the event.
“I’m Figure 3, a humanoid built in the United States of America,” the robot stated. “I am grateful to be part of this historic movement to empower children with technology and education.”
The First Lady thanked the machine for its participation, noting the significance of its domestic production during her opening comments.
“It’s fair to state, you are my first American-made humanoid guest in the White House,” Mrs. Trump said, prompting laughter and applause from the attendees.
The event hosted 45 spouses of world leaders, including France’s Brigitte Macron, who observed the interaction during the formal policy roundtable.
The Fostering the Future initiative, which was launched by the First Lady last year, aims to integrate advanced technology like artificial intelligence into global educational frameworks.
White House officials stated that the demonstration of Figure 3 highlights the administration’s commitment to domestic technological innovation and the development of the American workforce.
The robot, developed by California-based Figure AI, is part of a new generation of general-purpose humanoids designed for both commercial and domestic environments.
Wednesday’s roundtable session concluded the summit, which included working sessions at the State Department on the previous day.
Discussions during the event focused on how international leaders can collaborate to provide children with access to cutting-edge tools while maintaining digital safety standards.
Spouses from numerous nations were in attendance for the final day of the conference to discuss shared commitments to youth development.
The introduction of Figure 3 represents one of the first high-profile uses of a humanoid robot in a formal White House diplomatic setting.
The First Lady emphasized that such advancements are essential for preparing the next generation for a rapidly evolving global economy driven by automation.