Meta is working on ‘humanoid’ robots, too

Meta is readying to creation the hardware and package for humanoid robots, according to a study from Bloomberg. Sources show the outlet that a recently formed squad wrong Meta’s Reality Labs section will commencement by moving connected “humanoid robot hardware” tin of completing family chores.

Bloomberg notes that Meta has broader goals of making “the underlying AI, sensors and package for robots that will beryllium manufactured and sold by a scope of companies.” That intends the institution mightiness not make a Meta-branded robot to start. It’s successful discussions pinch robotics companies for illustration Unitree Robotics and Figure AI astir its plans, Bloomberg reports.

“The halfway technologies we’ve already invested successful and built crossed Reality Labs and AI are complementary to processing the advancements needed for robotics,” Andrew Bosworth, Meta’s main exertion officer, wrote successful a memo seen by Bloomberg. “We judge that expanding our portfolio to put successful this section will only accrue worth to Meta AI and our mixed and augmented reality programs.”

Tesla already showed disconnected humanoid robots of its own, while different tech giants person begun to dip into the robotics industry. Recent investigation conducted by Apple gave america a glimpse astatine a Pixar-style lamp that interacts pinch users done sound commands and gestures. Apple expert Ming-Chi Kuo said that the institution is exploring “both humanoid and non-humanoid robots for its early smart location ecosystem.” Nvidia also has large ambitions for the early of robotics.

As Meta continues to dive deeper into AI with a $65 cardinal investment, it’s besides ramping up its efforts to waste its smart glasses. Bloomberg reports that Meta has hired John Koryl, the erstwhile CEO of The RealReal — a tract wherever users tin bargain and waste luxury items — to service arsenic its vice president of retail.