OpenAI revives its robot research team, focusing on large language models for robots.

From Interesting Engineering: 2024-06-01 18:18:00

OpenAI is making waves by relaunching its robotics research group after a three-year hiatus, focusing on developing multimodal large language models for robots. Original team member Wojciech Zaremba expressed confidence in their previous approach but acknowledged missing components. OpenAI is actively hiring a research robotics engineer to drive advancements in AI applications within the robotics field, signaling a strategic shift towards humanoid robots. The company has also made significant investments in robotics startups like Figure AI, emphasizing its commitment to advanced AI technology in robotics. Apple is rumored to be collaborating with OpenAI to incorporate ChatGPT technology into iPhones’ operating systems, revolutionizing Siri’s capabilities.



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