AI Robot: Apple and Meta working on AI humanoid robots, will compete with Tesla’s robot
Apple and Meta, which are competing with each other in the Mixed Reality headset market, are now going to clash in a new area. Both companies are working on AI humanoid robots. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, both companies are working on their own AI humanoid robots.
What will these AI humanoid robots be able to do?
According to the report, these humanoid robots will be able to perform everyday tasks, such as folding a T-shirt, dancing, or boiling an egg. This immediately brings to mind Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot, although Gurman is specifically comparing this Apple project directly to the Tesla Bot.
Meta and Apple’s plans for AI humanoid robots
Meta aims to develop a software platform that can be used by hardware developers in the AI humanoid robot sector. The Mark Zuckerberg-led company believes that its experience with mixed reality sensors, computing, and the Llama AI model will give it a competitive edge.
The report also states that Meta is already discussing the project with China’s Unitary Robotics and Figure AI. Figure AI is also considered a direct competitor of Tesla. On the other hand, Apple is developing its AI humanoid robot to showcase its AI capabilities and cutting-edge technology. The project is being developed by Apple’s advanced AI research teams.
Elon Musk claims that robots will soon be in homes
At the We, Robot event in October 2024, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that AI humanoid robots will soon walk among humans and become a part of household life. He specifically talked about Tesla Bots. Musk said, “Optimus will walk among you. You can walk up to it and it will serve you a drink.”
Musk claims that Optimus is capable of doing almost everything—from walking a pet dog to babysitting, mowing lawns, and serving drinks. According to Musk, the estimated cost of a humanoid robot will be between $20,000 and $30,000. He has termed it the “most important product” ever.
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