OpenAI Confirms Intent to Build Its Own Humanoid Robots, Marking First In-House Hardware Push

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has confirmed the company's intention to develop and build its own humanoid robots, signaling a significant strategic shift into hardware development. This move follows the establishment of an internal robotics division in May 2026, led by Aditya Ramesh, known for his work on DALL-E and Sora. The confirmation indicates OpenAI's strategy to vertically integrate its advanced AI models with physical robot bodies, moving beyond its previous partnerships in the humanoid robotics sector.