Facebook parent Meta is entering the competitive field of humanoid robotics, joining rivals such as Nvidia-backed Figure AI and Tesla, as the emergence of advanced AI models drive

Meta is expanding its AI research beyond chatbots to develop humanoid robotics, focusing on AI-driven software and sensors that could power future consumer robots.

Meta is planning to design the hardware and software for humanoid robots, according to a report from Bloomberg. Sources tell the outlet that a newly formed team within Meta’s Reality Labs division will start by working on “humanoid robot hardware” capable of completing household chores.

Humanoid robots have entered the Oprah phase: You build a humanoid robot! You build a humanoid robot! Everyone build a humanoid robot! According to a story by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who often gets leaks right, Meta is now planning a major investment into building humanoid robots.

Facebook parent company Meta is investing heavily in AI-powered humanoid robots, according to a report from Bloomberg. Meta wants to create

Meta is reportedly moving forward with AI-powered humanoid robots. They will be developed by the same division that is behind its AI and wearable efforts.

Meta’s new robotics group, which will be led by Marc Whitten, driverless car startup Cruise’s former CEO, will also create robotic software and AI, according to Bloomberg’s reporting. Whitten has also had stints at Amazon, Microsoft, and Sonos, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms has moved beyond trying to connect humans and is ready to focus on building robotic ones. According to a report from Bloomberg, Meta is planning to pour money into a new project to build AI-powered humanoid robots.

Meta Platforms Inc., after pushing into augmented reality and artificial intelligence, has identified its next big bet: AI-powered humanoid robots.

Meta has confirmed plans for a  new venture that will see the creation of a new department tasked with the development of AI-powered humanoid robots.

Meta Platforms is planning to invest in AI-powered humanoid robots, reported Bloomberg, citing sources. The company is forming a new team within its Reality Labs hardware division to work on this initiative.