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. Senior writer Will Knight tells us about how that's rapidly changing on today's episode cohosted by Michael Calore and senior correspondent Kylie Robison.
Mentioned in this episode:
OpenAI Ramps Up Robotics Work in Race Toward AGI by Will Knight
Humanoid Robots Are Coming of Age by Will Knight
2025 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 [email protected].
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