OpenAI Plans Humanoid Robot Demo for 2027

Oct 19, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the company will build a humanoid robot and expects to demonstrate it in 2027.
OpenAI Plans Humanoid Robot Demo for 2027

OpenAI will build a humanoid robot, CEO Sam Altman said, Engadget reports. Altman expects a demonstration in 2027 but said robots will not walk the streets for several more years.

Altman said the main challenge is creating the intelligence that controls the robot, rather than deciding its physical appearance. He said a human form makes sense because doors, keyboards and tools are designed for people.

OpenAI is recruiting for robotics roles covering motion control, state estimation, actuators, manufacturing and machine learning infrastructure. Its current plan starts with general purpose robots that can help skilled workers build infrastructure, followed by personal robots capable of handling a wider range of tasks.

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