OpenAI confirms plans to build a humanoid robot

Sam Altman said on the Sources podcast that OpenAI will build a humanoid robot because the world is designed around the human form. He called the robot's "brain," not its body, the real challenge, with a cool demo expected in 2027 and robots on streets a few years later. OpenAI currently lists 27 robotics job openings.

• Altman: "We will" build a humanoid, form factor matters because the world is built for people
• The main challenge is the robot's "brain," not the hardware, Altman said
• A cool demo is expected in 2027; robots on streets will take a few more years
• 27 robotics roles open, covering actuators, motion control and physical AI training