First Lady Melania Trump Hosts White House Summit with Humanoid Robot

The robot, named 'Figure 03,' welcomed guests and spoke about empowering children with technology and education.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 1:40am

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First lady Melania Trump was joined by a walking, talking humanoid robot named 'Figure 03' during the second day of her 'Fostering the Future Together' global technology summit at the White House. The robot, developed by the company Figure, welcomed guests in multiple languages and spoke about the importance of empowering children through technology and education. The first lady and other first spouses also discussed balancing tech use with safety and the need for initiatives to equip young people with practical skills.

Why it matters

Melania Trump's technology summit aims to address the growing role of AI and digital technology in education and child development. The inclusion of a humanoid robot underscores the first lady's focus on showcasing innovative technologies and their potential to transform learning and empower youth globally.

The details

The humanoid robot, 'Figure 03,' strolled alongside Melania Trump into the East Room of the White House, where the summit was held. The robot welcomed guests in multiple languages and spoke about its purpose to be part of the 'historic movement to empower children with technology and education.' After its introduction, the robot turned and walked out of the room, prompting the first lady to quip that it was her 'first American-made humanoid guest in the White House.'

  • The summit took place on Wednesday, March 26, 2026.
  • Melania Trump launched her 'Fostering the Future Together' initiative in September at the United Nations General Assembly.

The players

Melania Trump

The First Lady of the United States, who is hosting the global technology summit focused on empowering children through technology and education.

Figure 03

A walking, talking humanoid robot developed by the company Figure, which was invited to participate in the White House summit.

Olena Zelenska

The First Lady of Ukraine, who is joining Melania Trump's initiative as a reliable partner and spoke about Ukraine's investment in digital infrastructure, education technologies and AI-enabled learning.

Sara Netanyahu

The wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is among the first spouses present at the White House summit.

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What they’re saying

“I'm Figure 03, a humanoid built in the United States of America. I am grateful to be part of this historic movement to empower children with technology and education.”

— Figure 03

“It's fair to state, you are my first American-made humanoid guest in the White House.”

— Melania Trump, First Lady

“Our mission to empower children through technology and education is achievable. I encourage each of you to take a proactive step after this inaugural summit. Pledge to host a regional meeting. Collaborate with the private sector. Unlock access to tech for those who require assistance, draft groundbreaking legislation to protect our children.”

— Melania Trump, First Lady

“Indeed, our world is transforming, and through the use of AI, we can now access centuries worth of human humanities knowledge base. The future of AI is personified. It will be formed in the shape of humans.”

— Melania Trump, First Lady

“For us, this is the matter of principle. No child, no adult, should lose access to education regardless of their circumstances. That is why we're building a comprehensive digital education ecosystem.”

— Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine

What’s next

The first lady's 'Fostering the Future Together' initiative will continue with regional meetings and collaboration with the private sector to further its mission of empowering children through technology and education.

The takeaway

Melania Trump's technology summit highlights the growing role of AI and digital tools in education, and the first lady's efforts to ensure these innovations are harnessed to benefit children globally, regardless of their circumstances.