OpenAI · Sam Altman · Engadget
OpenAI is building a humanoid robot, but the body isn't the real challenge
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Figuring out how the 'brain' will work will take a lot of time.
Key facts
- Altman told Fortune: "The reporter thinks they'll have a cool demo in 2027
- That said, OpenAI's careers page currently lists 27 robotics openings
- While OpenAI is already busy with the development of AI models and new consumer hardware, CEO Sam Altman and his team apparently have time for one more project: a humanoid robot
- Tesla has been working on Optimus for years, and XPENG recently had its IRON humanoid autonomously walk off the production line after being assembled
Summary
While OpenAI is already busy with the development of AI models and new consumer hardware, CEO Sam Altman and his team apparently have time for one more project: a humanoid robot. On the Sources podcast, Altman explained that the human form is logical because "the world is much designed for people. When asked if OpenAI will build one, his response was much more succinct: "The team will. " However, Altman isn't so concerned with the nitty-gritty details of what that robot looks like. This is still some distance from becoming a product.