Meta contemplates entering the field of AI-powered humanoid robot manufacturing.
meta, the parent company of Facebook, is shifting gears from connecting humans to building robots. According to a report from Bloomberg, meta is planning to invest in a project to develop AI-powered humanoid robots. The initial plan is to create a robot capable of handling household chores, with meta focusing more on software development rather than hardware production. The company plans to collaborate with robotics firms like Unitree Robotics and Figure AI for this project.
Marc Whitten, the former CEO of Cruise, will lead the project under Meta's Reality Labs division. Whitten's team will aim to integrate AI with robotics hardware to develop more capable and user-friendly robots. Meta has a solid base of data from its VR and AR experiments, which it believes can aid in the development of AI for humanoid robots.
Meta started collecting "anonymized" data from Oculus headsets, including hand, body, and eye tracking, last year. This data is used to train its AI systems further, specifically for humanoid robot development. The company is still several years away from producing humanoid robots and providing AI for other robotics companies.
Meta's entry into humanoid robotics is a strategic move to leverage its existing AI and data collection strengths. The goal is to create a platform for robot development similar to Google's Android operating system and Qualcomm's chips in the phone industry. Meta reportedly has around 100 engineers onboard to support this initiative, with a focus on integrating AI with robotics hardware and ensuring the safety and reliability of the robots.
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, has announced its intentions to venture into the future of technology with a project to develop AI-powered humanoid robots. Marc Whitten, a renowned figure from the tech world, will lead this initiative under Meta's Reality Labs division. Meta, with its solid base of data from VR and AR experiments, aims to integrate AI with robotics hardware to create more capable and user-friendly robots. The company plans to collaborate with various tech firms in the metaverse to achieve this goal, anticipating a future where robots are integrated into everyday life.
