OpenAI recently submitted a new application to the trademark office, indicating that the company may be entering the humanoid robot sector. According to the application submitted on January 31, OpenAI plans to launch several new products, particularly mentioning "user-programmable humanoid robots" and robots equipped with communication and learning capabilities, aimed at providing assistance and entertainment to people.
Additionally, OpenAI is actively recruiting new members for its robotics team. According to the company's official job postings, multiple positions are currently open, including Mechanical Product Engineer, Robotics Engineer, and Senior Research Engineer. These new employees will join OpenAI's robotics team, dedicated to advancing general robotics technology and pushing towards artificial general intelligence (AGI) levels of intelligence in dynamic real-world scenarios. The Senior Research Engineer's responsibilities will focus on developing foundational models to drive the company's early robotics research direction.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated in his personal blog that as the company gains confidence in building AGI capabilities, the focus will gradually shift towards more advanced intelligence. He mentioned that this year could be the year when the first AI agents enter the workforce, which will have a profound impact on the company's productivity. He stated, "We are starting to shift our goals towards superintelligence in the truest sense. We still really like our existing products, but we are pursuing a bright future."
Altman further pointed out that superintelligent tools have the potential to significantly accelerate scientific discoveries and innovations, exceeding human capabilities, thereby greatly enhancing human prosperity and wealth.
In addition to humanoid robots, OpenAI's trademark application also covers over 70 new products, including computer software, hardware, and AI-related products and services, specifically 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, among others.
Key Points:
🤖 OpenAI has submitted an application to the trademark office, planning to enter the humanoid robot market.
🛠️ The company is hiring team members for robotics to advance general robotics technology.
🚀 CEO Altman states that superintelligence will transform scientific discovery and innovation, leading to greater prosperity.
