(KRON) -- When first lady Melania Trump appeared Wednesday at an education and technology event at the White House she was joined by an AI-powered humanoid robot. The robot, Figure 03, accompanied Trump as she arrived in the White House East Room for the second day of the summit. The first lady and the robot walked slowly side by side along the red carpet. The first lady then paused while the robot walked to the center of the room. Former In-N-Out on crime-ridden Oakland corridor to reopen as Indian fast-food spot And then it spoke. "Thank you, first lady Melania Trump, for inviting me to the White House," it said. "It is an honor to be at Fostering the Future Together's global coalition inaugural meeting." First lady Melania Trump arrives, accompanied by a robot, to attend the "Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit," with other first spouses, at the White House, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Washington. From left are Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, of Sierra Leone, Martha Nawrocka of Poland, Brigitte Macron of France, Melania Trump, Her Royal Highness Lalla Hasnaa of Morocco and Her Highness Sheikha Alyazia bint Saif Al Nahyan of the UAE. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) The robot then introduced itself. "I'm Figure 03, a humanoid built for the United States of America," it said. "I am grateful to be part of this historic movement to empower children and education." "Welcome," it then said, before offering a similar greeting in 10 other languages. The robot then thanked the room and went back down the red carpet. The robot was the product of Figure AI, a Sunnyvale-based robotics startup. It was rolled out last October as its third-generation humanoid robot for people to use at home. It was designed to aid in household tasks like laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes. After the appearance, Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock tweeted that he was "So proud to see F.03 make history as the first humanoid robot in the White House," adding, "as always fully autonomous." If you're interested in getting some help around the house, the robot goes for about the cost of a new Honda Civic -- just under $25,000 -- according to Figure AI. The Associated Press contributed to this story. ...read more read less