OpenAI Confirms Humanoid Robot Development, Targets 2027 Demo

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Published: 2026-10-18
Category: technology
Source: OpenAI (via aggregated reports)

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has confirmed the company's plans to develop a humanoid robot, with a public demonstration anticipated in 2027. Altman indicated that the software driving the robot is considered the more challenging aspect of the project. The short-term goal is to create general-purpose robots that assist skilled workers in infrastructure development, with personal robots being a long-term objective.

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