- OpenAI partners with Figure AI to develop advanced AI for humanoid robots.
- Collaboration aims to enhance robots’ capabilities for practical everyday assistance.
- Figure’s robots, powered by OpenAI’s AI, could soon provide labor across various industries.
Artificial intelligence research giant OpenAI is expanding into robotics through a new collaboration with Figure AI. The partners aim to develop advanced AI models to enhance the capabilities of Figure’s humanoid robots.
Can help in everyday life
OpenAI believes robots powered by its language AI can provide practical help in everyday life. The deal aligns with OpenAI’s vision that robots will transform work.
Last year, it invested in robotics startup 1X Technologies. OpenAI’s VP says Figure’s progress made it an ideal partner to explore robots’ potential.
More data, more performance over time
Figure’s humanoid robot, Figure-01, operates in manufacturing, logistics and retail. Figure says AI allows the robot to watch humans performing tasks like making coffee and learn end-to-end. As the robot fleet expands, more data improves performance over time.
The OpenAI deal accelerates Figure’s commercial timeline. With powerful AI, its robots could soon be providing labor in a range of industries and applications.
