OpenAI recently submitted a new application to the Trademark Office, which shows that the company may be entering the humanoid robotics field. According to the application submitted on January 31, OpenAI plans to launch a number of new products, especially "humanoid robots that can be programmed by users" and robots with communication and learning capabilities, aiming to help and entertain people.
In addition, OpenAI is actively recruiting new robot team members. According to the recruitment information on the company's official website, multiple positions such as mechanical product engineer, robotics and senior research engineer are currently open. These new employees will join OpenAI’s robotics team, committed to achieving the development of general robotics technology and advancing toward the level of artificial intelligence (AGI) in dynamic and real scenarios. The responsibilities of senior research engineers will focus on developing basic models to promote the company's early robotics research direction.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in his personal blog that as the company's confidence in building AGI capabilities increases, the focus in the future will gradually shift to more advanced intelligence. He mentioned that this year could be the first year for AI agents to join the labor market, which will have a profound impact on the company's productivity. “We are starting to turn our goals toward the real sense of super smart, and we still love the existing products, but we are pursuing a bright future,” he said.
Artman further pointed out that ultra-smart tools have the potential to significantly accelerate scientific discovery and innovation, exceeding human existing capabilities, thereby greatly increasing human prosperity and abundance.
In addition to humanoid robots, OpenAI's trademark application covers more than 70 new products, including computer software, hardware, products and services related to artificial intelligence, including data processing units for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and data center operations. , wearable computers, cameras, wireless communication devices, virtual and augmented reality headsets, glasses, controllers and remote controls, etc.
Key points:
OpenAI submitted an application to the Trademark Office, planning to enter the humanoid robot market.
The company is recruiting members of the robotics team to promote the development of general robotics technology.
CEO Altman said that ultra-intelligence will change scientific discoveries and innovations and bring greater prosperity.
The latest developments from OpenAI show that the company is accelerating its move toward the humanoid robotics field and plans to drive advances in science and technology with ultra-smart tools.