Dubbed Shape 01, the robot has been enhanced through a collaboration between California startup Shape AI and Sam Altman's ubiquitous OpenAI. He is capable of very smooth, almost “human” movements, and uses a version of GPT (presumably) specialized in robotics, thanks to which he is able to precisely determine the context around him and interact and dialogue with a human being who seems to be able to do so. Unprecedented efficiency and liquidity.
For now, we've only seen it in a video – as has already happened in the past with other companies – which may have been at least partially edited; But if Figure 01 delivers even just part of what it promises, we may truly be at the beginning of a new technological revolution whose consequences are still poorly understood. Meanwhile, Figure has already raised $675 million in funding, is valued at $2.6 billion, and its funders include Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI itself.
For more information: Listen to the latest episode of “La Fabbrica della Realtà”, ANSA’s podcast dedicated to AI topics, which you can listen to on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcast or also watch on Youtube, with Massimo Sebastiani and Alessio Jacona.
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