OpenAI Disbands Dedicated Robotics Team, Shifts to General-Purpose AI Models for Robot Control

OpenAI has disbanded its stand-alone robotics team, reassigning researchers to integrate robotics work directly with its core general-purpose AI models, such as GPT-6 Astra. This strategic shift reflects the company's belief that advanced frontier models can effectively control robots, aiming to accelerate progress in embodied AI. OpenAI maintains that robotics remains central to its long-term vision, with a humanoid robot demonstration targeted for 2027.