GoKawiilKrafton to apply game-AI expertise toward humanoid robots
Krafton, the maker of PUBG, says it plans to use its experience building AI game teammates to help humanoid robots better understand and interact with people. The move comes as investment pours into humanoid robotics, with companies like Figure and Skild AI recently raising over $1 billion each to develop machines capable of physical work.
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Krafton's pivot suggests gaming companies see overlap between virtual character AI and real-world robotics, though adapting software trained in simulated environments to physical bodies poses significant technical hurdles. The large sums flowing into humanoid robotics indicate investors expect these machines to eventually perform everyday tasks in homes and workplaces, making Krafton's entry a bet on that broader industry trend.
- Krafton aims to apply its game AI know-how to humanoid robot development
- Humanoid robotics is attracting major investment, including over $1B rounds for Figure and Skild AI
- Translating virtual AI intelligence into physical robots remains a distinct technical challenge
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-30
Published there as: “The company behind ‘PUBG’ wants to bring video game AI into the real world”
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