The real-world application of Intelligence Artificial technologies via humanoid robots. Yes, we are talking about AI-powered robots like the ones you’ve seen in science-fiction movies like “iRobot.” This application may seem like a pie-in-the-sky dream. But humanoid robots are already in development. It is scary right? Yes, this new AI wave is here. Let’s get some real facts here. Nvidia, the giant of semiconductors, also recently announced the introduction of the Project Groot Foundation AI model, designed to enhance the performance of humanoid robots, alongside a new system-on-a-chip named Thor for robotic use.
This move comes as notable companies such as OpenAI, Microsoft, Tesla, Amazon, and Intel heavily invest in humanoid robot development. With Nvidia joining the fray, the advent of sophisticated robots appears imminent. In fact, as I write, in the forty week of july 2024, Tesla is busy developing a humanoid robot called Optimus. And already, it can do things like fold clothes, make eggs, exercise, and dance.
Tesla sees a world in the not-too-distant future where these robots are everywhere, helping people all across the globe complete menial tasks like cooking, cleaning, organizing, and more. Elon Musk is even on record saying that in time, Optimus could be bigger than Tesla’s core vehicle business. In fact, he actually thinks that future is just around the corner. During the third week of July (2024) he predicted that there will be, “over 1,000, or a few thousand, Optimus robots working at Tesla” by 2025.
He also predicted that Optimus will make Tesla worth $25 trillion, more than 40X its current valuation and 8X Apple’s market cap. And we don’t think he’s delusional. If he is, then it seems Jeff Bezos must be, too. The former Amazon founder and CEO is reportedly pouring $100 million into a humanoid robot startup called FigureAI.
Clearly, Jeff Bezos sees a bright future for humanoid robots as well. And guess who else is investing in FigureAI? Bezos’ old company, Amazon. The titan is pouring $50 million into FigureAI. So is Microsoft, with a $95 million commitment to the startup – not to mention $50 million from Nvidia, too. How about OpenAI? The ChatGPT creator is already FigureAI’s biggest investor, and it’s throwing another $5 million into the firm. Plus, Intel and Samsung are also reportedly investing in FigureAI right now as well.
Well, maybe you may think of AI-powered humanoid robots as a mere sci-fi concept, but as with the world’s most powerful people, the foremost AI innovators clearly think humanoid robots are the next frontier, too. They see them as AI 2.0, and they’re dedicating millions of dollars to create this tech right now.