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OpenAI plans a humanoid robot, with a demo expected in 2027
OpenAI plans to build a humanoid robot, CEO Sam Altman said, arguing that a human-like shape suits a world designed around people.
The company has not said what the robot will look like or what it will be able to do.
The main challenge is creating the AI that can control the robot, from understanding what it sees to moving safely and adjusting to real-world conditions.
OpenAI has previously worked on robotic hands that learned to handle objects in simulations, but real-world physics remains difficult for robotics companies.
Altman expects a demo in 2027, while saying robots will not be walking the streets for a few more years.
OpenAI is hiring for robotics work that includes movement, hardware and manufacturing, and has not said when the public might get access to a robot.
OpenAI is developing a humanoid robot, CEO Sam Altman said.
Altman said the company expects to have a demo in 2027.
He said the robot’s AI “brain” is a bigger challenge than its physical form.
OpenAI has not said what the demo will show or when people outside the company will see the robot.
The company is hiring for robotics roles covering motion control, hardware and manufacturing.
- Who
- OpenAI, with CEO Sam Altman discussing the project.
- What
- OpenAI is developing a humanoid robot and expects to have a demo in 2027.
- When
- Altman said the demo is expected in 2027. The article was published on October 17, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Altman said a human form makes sense because the world is designed for people, including its doors, keyboards and tools.
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OpenAI's Dactyl research project trained a robotic hand to manipulate real objects using simulation.
Engadget reported that OpenAI is developing a humanoid robot.
Altman said OpenAI expects to have a demo.
- Demo
- Expected in 2027
- CEO
- Sam Altman
- Research project
- Dactyl trained a robotic hand using simulation
- Robotics work
- Job listings cover motion control, actuator control and manufacturing
What people are saying
We will.
matching that form factor seems good.
I think we'll have a cool demo in 2027 ... I don't think there will be robots walking the streets for a few years longer.