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Meta's Vision: Pioneering the Future of Humanoid Robots

ALSO: OpenAI launched a new version & Figure AI is reportedly in talks for a $1.5B funding round

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Meta is launching a new initiative to develop AI, hardware, and software platforms for humanoid robots, aiming to establish itself as the key tech provider for the industry rather than creating consumer products.

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Meta's Vision: Pioneering the Future of Humanoid Robots

Meta is launching a new initiative to develop AI, hardware, and software platforms for humanoid robots, aiming to establish itself as the key tech provider for the industry rather than creating consumer products.

Key details:

A newly formed team within Meta’s Reality Labs division, headed by former Cruise CEO Marc Whitten, will focus on robot hardware, AI systems, and safety standards.

Meta intends to utilize its existing AI and sensor technologies from AR/VR to develop a software platform for other manufacturers to build on.

The company has reportedly explored potential partnerships with robotics firms like Unitree and Figure AI, with a focus on household robots initially.

While Meta has no plans to create its own branded robot, it aims to offer a foundational platform similar to how Android powers smartphones.

Why this matters: The robotics sector is becoming increasingly competitive, with reports of companies like Apple and OpenAI also venturing into the field. While Meta has the infrastructure and resources to compete, its strategy of building a foundational layer rather than creating its own robots may set it apart from other players in the market.

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