OpenAI Rumors: Humanoid Robot on the Horizon!
OpenAI Is Getting Back in the Robot Game
Remember when OpenAI tried to build a robot a few years back and pulled the plug? Now the story’s flipped. According to The Information, the folks behind ChatGPT are secretly chatting about resurrecting their robotics ambitions.
What’s the Story?
- Two insiders (no names, no leaks, but apparently very close) told The Information they’re pulling the robot wheel again.
- OpenAI isn’t starting from scratch. They’ve backed two real robots already: Figure (the friendly arm that plays chess) and 1X (the quick-footed three‑legged bot).
- They also have a partnership with Physical Intelligence, a company that’s making AI act on real bodies.
Why Now?
Fast‑forward to 2021: OpenAI quietly folded its robot lab. Fast science moves on quickly, and new hardware and AI tech have exploded in the past three years.
That means the “new robot division” would have a lot of catching up to do—especially with competitors already in the race.
What Does That Mean for Us?
If OpenAI pulls out the heavy machinery again, we could see:
- A new generation of cool, smart robots that use ChatGPT‑powered brains.
- More competition for people dreaming of the next big startup.
- Some chip‑firing R&D battles that could reshape the industry.
So the next time you say “humor” or “emotion,” the robots might just roll their eyes—and a little more data into the mix.
