Link: A look at OpenAI's interest in robotics, from investing in startups like Figure and Physical Intelligence to, sources say, considering making a humanoid robot (The Information)

Over the past year, OpenAI has revived its interest in robotics, signaling this shift by investing in robotics startups and reestablishing its internal robotics software team.

Recently, OpenAI is contemplating the development of a humanoid robot, which would potentially revolutionize task handling in human-centric environments.

Humanoid robots, known for their human-like structure with two arms and legs, are believed to be more adaptable to human environments than traditional single-arm robots.

However, developing a humanoid robot is not currently OpenAI's top priority, overshadowed by its advancements in reasoning models and software automation technologies.

OpenAI's interest in diverse technologies such as humanoid robots underscores its broader ambition to dominate sectors ranging from search engines to data center management.

This interest could create competitive tensions with its own investments and partners in the robotics field, like Figure and 1X Technologies, which could face direct competition from OpenAI’s initiatives. #

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