OpenAI plans its own humanoid robots, led by AI brain
Chief executive Sam Altman says the company will build humanoid robots, focusing first on the intelligence that controls them. He expects a prototype showcase in 2027, with everyday public use still years off.
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What happened
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has confirmed that the company will develop its own humanoid robots. The company's main focus is the intelligent software that drives the robot rather than the hardware itself. Altman has teased a demonstration of a humanoid robot in 2027.
Why it matters
The move extends OpenAI's artificial intelligence beyond software and consumer products into the physical world. Practical public use of such robots remains years away, according to the reports.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 4:55 AM ET: Altman confirmed OpenAI will develop its own humanoid robots, prioritizing the robot's AI brain over hardware.
- Oct 18, 4:59 AM ET: Altman said he expects an impressive prototype demonstration in 2027, while practical public use remains years away.
Coverage
- OpenAI's Altman teases humanoid demo in 2027 (fiercesensors.com)
- OpenAI Plans to Develop AI-Powered Humanoid Robots (Riyadh-Maaal)
- OpenAI confirms plans to build humanoid robot (The Peninsula Newspaper)
- OpenAI Puts Robot Intelligence at Center of Humanoid Push (tokenpost.com)
- OpenAI Confirms In-House Humanoid Robot Development; Altman Says Intelligent 'Brain' Takes Priority Over Hardware (BigGo Finance)
- OpenAI Is Building a Humanoid Robot, and Altman Says the Brain Is the Hard Part (Written by)
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirms development of a humanoid robot (ua.news)
- OpenAI is building a humanoid robot, but the body isn't the real challenge (engadget.com)
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