Strategic Focus and Development
is establishing a new division within its unit to develop AI-powered humanoid robots, aiming to assist with household chores and potentially revolutionize the market with its own technology.
The initiative, led by Marc Whitten, focuses on creating a platform of AI, sensors, and software for humanoids, with an ambition similar to that of Android in the mobile industry, indicating a significant investment in the future of robotics.
Industry Positioning and Collaboration
Meta's foray into humanoid robotics places it alongside industry giants like Tesla and startups backed by major investors, signaling a competitive and rapidly evolving field driven by advancements in AI and automation.
The company is in discussions with robotics firms such as and , aiming to leverage its AI advancements and data from augmented and virtual reality to accelerate progress in humanoid robotics.