A new humanoid robot, powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT, resembles the sci-fi AI Skynet from Terminator but lacks its destructive capabilities. Named Figure 01, this robot can handle basic tasks and engage in real-time conversations with humans with ChatGPT's assistance.
Figure AI demonstrated the robot's capabilities in a video, showing how ChatGPT helps it recognize objects, plan actions, and recall information. Despite successfully completing chores in the demonstration, Figure is more hesitant in answering questions compared to ChatGPT.
Figure AI Teams with OpenAI for Robotics
Figure AI aims for its inaugural AI humanoid robot to tackle hazardous tasks and potentially address labor shortages, as stated by founder Brett Adcock. In a recent announcement, Adcock highlighted the collaboration between Figure and OpenAI to advance robot learning capabilities.
Notably, Adcock clarified that the robot operates autonomously without remote control, countering past instances of remote operation, perhaps subtly referencing Elon Musk's Tesla Optimus robot demonstration.
Having secured substantial investment from notable backers like Jeff Bezos and OpenAI, Figure AI aims to introduce a commercially viable humanoid robot capable of practical applications. The company's rapid progress, from assembling a team with expertise from various tech giants to developing functional humanoid robots, has been remarkable.
By leveraging OpenAI's technology, Figure's humanoid robots demonstrate advanced perception and comprehension abilities, enabling swift and precise actions.
Adcock emphasized the authenticity of the robot's capabilities, confirming that the demonstration was conducted in real time without remote control manipulation. The integration of Figure's neural networks with OpenAI's models facilitates seamless interaction and decision-making, showcasing the potential of their partnership.
Looking ahead, Adcock expressed ambitious goals, aiming to scale humanoid robot operations to unprecedented levels with the support of OpenAI's expertise.
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AI Humanoid Robot Demonstrates Versatile Capabilities in Real-World Tasks
The recently released video showcases Figure, the AI humanoid robot, performing a range of tasks as directed by a human operator. In one instance, the operator asks Figure to identify an edible item on a nearby table, to which Figure responds by describing a red apple positioned on a plate.
This interaction highlights Figure's ability to comprehend and respond to spoken commands using its end-to-end neural networks, a technology that combines language learning with model training.
The underlying mechanism of Figure's conversational prowess lies in its integration with ChatGPT, an AI model developed by OpenAI that has been extensively trained on conversational data. This training enables Figure to process prompts, follow instructions, and deliver coherent responses, much like a human would.
Moreover, Figure's capability extends beyond mere communication; it can also execute physical tasks such as taking out the trash and arranging dishes in a drying rack, demonstrating its multifunctional nature.
Corey Lynch, an AI engineer at Figure, details how the robot's cameras capture visuals and onboard microphones record speech. This data is fed into an OpenAI-trained model for generating language responses. Despite occasional hesitations, Figure's human-like traits enhance its effectiveness in human-robot interactions.
Figure AI's partnerships with major firms like BMW, deploying humanoid robots in real-world industrial settings, marks a significant milestone in applying advanced AI to manufacturing. Founder Brett Adcock sees Figure as a solution to labor shortages in skilled tasks, positioning humanoid robots as crucial in the modern workforce.
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