Recently, humanoid robot company Figure announced the termination of its cooperation with OpenAI, which attracted industry attention. The move is surprising, as Figure only worked with OpenAI last year to develop an AI model for humanoid robots. Figure founder Brett Adcock said the company has made a major breakthrough in end-to-end robotics AI technology and decided to turn to independent research and development, and will release an innovative achievement that may "disrupt the industry" within 30 days. This decision highlights the challenge of technological integration and the needs of customized AI models.
Recently, Silicon Valley Humanoid Robotic Company Figure announced through social media that it officially terminated cooperation with artificial intelligence giant Openai. This decision surprised the industry, especially Figure reached an agreement with Openai last year to jointly develop a new generation of AI models for humanoid robots.
Figure founder Brett Adcock said that the company has achieved "major breakthroughs" in the end -to -end robot AI technology and therefore decided to turn the focus to independent research and development. He did not disclose specific technical details, but said that he would launch an innovative achievement that may "subvert the humanoid robot industry" in the next 30 days.
Behind this decision, Adeco pointed out the problem of technological integration. Although OpenAI has a leading position in the field of universal artificial intelligence, its technology is essentially different from the goals of Figure focusing on physical robots. He emphasized that in order to realize the real commercial use of robotic intelligence, it is necessary to establish a vertical integration system from hardware to software. The AI "brain" must also be tailored for robots.
It is worth noting that the recent trademark application submitted by OpenAI to the U.S. Patent Office shows that the field of "programmable humanoid robots" and "entertainment service robots with learning ability" have also triggered extensive speculation in the industry. Although patent applications are not the same as specific product planning, combined with the news of Figure suddenly terminating cooperation, people can't help but pay attention to the future trends of OpenAI.
Although Figure has received $ 675 million in financing, the valuation is as high as US $ 2.6 billion, and the cumulative financing has reached $ 1.5 billion, the company is still under pressure from market competition. Like FIGURE, OpenAI also invested in Norwegian startup 1X, which mainly focuses on the family service market. In contrast, FIGURE's current main customers are still enterprises, such as BMW has deployed Figure robots in its factory in South Carolina.
Today, as Figure decides independently, how the future humanoid robot industry will evolve is worthy of continuous attention.
Figure's independent R&D path is challenging, but it may also lead to breakthrough progress in the field of humanoid robots. Its future trends and its competitive relationship with OpenAI are worthy of continuous attention, which will have a profound impact on the entire robotics industry.