EQUIPEngadget · 1h ago
OpenAI is building a humanoid robot, but the body isn't the real challenge

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has confirmed development of a humanoid robot optimized for human-centric environments. The project prioritizes the advancement of complex robotic cognitive systems over physical chassis engineering.
- 01OpenAI is developing a humanoid robot designed to navigate existing human infrastructure
- 02Sam Altman identifies the artificial brain as a greater technical hurdle than physical hardware
- 03The initiative focuses on creating intelligence capable of operating in diverse real-world settings
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants a humanoid that can operate in a world designed for people, though the CEO says a robot 'brain' is a much bigger challenge.