{"id":15244,"date":"2025-02-15T12:49:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T11:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2025\/02\/15\/meta-is-also-interested-in-making-humanoid-robots\/"},"modified":"2025-02-15T21:03:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T20:03:46","slug":"meta-is-also-interested-in-making-humanoid-robots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2025\/02\/15\/meta-is-also-interested-in-making-humanoid-robots\/","title":{"rendered":"Meta is also interested in making humanoid robots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It seems that Facebook\u2019s parent company Meta is also looking to enter the humanoid robot business. According to industry analyst Mark Gurman\u2019s report for Bloomberg, after getting into the business of augmented reality and artificial intelligence, Meta has found its next big bet in the form of AI-powered humanoid robots.<br \/>\nMeta is investing heavily in AI-powered humanoid robots<br \/>\nAs per the source, Meta is investing a lot of money in the research and development of AI-powered humanoid robots. It wants to make robots that can act like humans and help their owners with physical tasks. Meta\u2019s first focus will be on creating robots that can help with household chores. However, the company\u2019s overarching goal is to make AI, sensors, and software for humanoid robots, which it can sell to third-party companies to help them develop their robotic products.<br \/>\nMeta is reportedly aiming to be the Android of robots. Currently, the robots do not have advanced enough technology to fold clothes, do dishes, or complete other household chores. However, the Facebook parent feels that its research in AI and VR could boost robot development. Meta is already in discussions with robotics companies like Unitree Robotics and Figure AI regarding its plans in the field, Bloomberg reports.<br \/>\nAs per the source, Meta\u2019s new robotics division will be led by Marc Whitten, the former CEO of GM\u2019s now-abandoned robotaxi prototype Cruise. Whitten has previously worked as an executive for companies like Microsoft, Sonos, Unity, and Amazon. He will have a headcount to hire 100 engineers this year for Meta\u2019s new robotics development team.<br \/>\n\u201cThe core technologies we\u2019ve already invested in and built across Reality Labs and AI are complementary to developing the advancements needed for robotics,\u201d Andrew Bosworth, Meta\u2019s chief technology officer, wrote in a memo seen by Bloomberg. \u201cWe believe that expanding our portfolio to invest in this field will only accrue value to Meta AI and our mixed and augmented reality programs\u201d.\u00a0Whitten will directly report to Bosworth, suggests the report.<br \/>\nApple and OpenAI are reportedly also making humanoid robots<br \/>\nIf Meta does end up getting into the business of humanoid robots, it will have to compete with Apple and OpenAI. These companies are reportedly also planning to get into the business of making humanoid robots. Apple is exploring both humanoid and non-humanoid robots for its future smart home ecosystem.<br \/>\nAs for ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, it has filed a trademark application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for humanoid robots. Unfortunately, there\u2019s no word when exactly these companies will launch their robots.<br \/>\nThe post Meta is also interested in making humanoid robots appeared first on Android Headlines.&#013;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Meta-Facebook-logo-AM-AH-1-jpg.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\">&#013;<br \/>\nSource: ndroidheadlines.com&#013;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems that Facebook\u2019s parent company Meta is also looking to enter the humanoid robot business. 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