OpenAI has recently explored building its own humanoid robot, according to The Information. The report cites “two people with direct knowledge” of those

OpenAI’s bold move into humanoid robotics combines cutting-edge AI with strategic partnerships to transform the future of robotics.

OpenAI is also an investor in 1X, a Norway-based Figure rival. It has developed a humanoid robot called EVE that travels on a pair of wheels at up to 9.8 miles per hour. The company is currently working on a second, consumer-focused machine that is slower but can perform a broader range of tasks.

Sam Altman-owned artificial intelligence (AI) startup, OpenAI, is reportedly considering building a humanoid robot. The move could be a part of the company's expansion strategy, wherein it uses its existing software stack to pivot into robotics -- a field that it has considered exploring in the past as well before