"Today on Uncanny Valley, we talk about why the AI industry is investing in the development of humanoid robots, and what that means for us non-robots. This week, WIRED learned that OpenAI is ramping up its efforts in robotics-specifically, by hiring researchers who work on AI systems for humanoid robots. Humanoids, robots built to resemble us and perform daily tasks, were famous for their clumsiness just a few years ago."
"Mentioned in this episode:OpenAI Ramps Up Robotics Work in Race Toward AGI by Will KnightHumanoid Robots Are Coming of Age by Will Knight2025 Is the Year of the Humanoid Robot Factory Worker by Russell Brandom You can follow Michael Calore on Bluesky at @snackfight, Will Knight on Bluesky at @willknight, and Kylie Robison on Bluesky at @kylierobison.com. Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com."
OpenAI has increased investment in robotics by hiring researchers focused on AI for humanoid robots, signaling intensified industry efforts. Humanoid robots, designed to resemble humans and execute daily tasks, have progressed rapidly from earlier clumsiness to greater dexterity and learning ability. Factories and service industries are preparing for humanoid integration, with predictions of humanoid factory workers emerging by 2025. Increased humanoid capabilities could accelerate automation, reshape labor markets, create new safety and ethical challenges, and influence the trajectory toward more general-purpose AI. Research and manufacturing investments are scaling to test deployment in real-world environments.
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