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Meta Making Major Investments In AI-Powered Humanoid Robotic Platform

Meta Making Major Investments In AI-Powered Humanoid Robotic Platform

Meta is stepping into humanoid robotics, competing with firms like Nvidia-backed, Figure AI, and Tesla Robotics.

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Feb 15, 2025
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Meta Platforms is assembling a specialized team within its Reality Labs division, led by Marc Whitten, to develop the AI, sensors, and software that could power the next wave of humanoid robots. According to the memo, Meta Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth said that the robotics product group would focus on developing “consumer humanoid robots with a goal of maximizing Llama's platform capabilities.”  Llama refers to Meta’s primary series of AI foundation models, which support a range of generative AI tools across the company's social media platforms. “We believe expanding our portfolio to invest in this field will only accrue value to Meta AI and our mixed and augmented reality programs,” Bosworth said.

Meta Platforms is assembling a specialized team within its Reality Labs division, led by Marc Whitten, to develop the AI, sensors, and software that could power the next wave of humanoid robots. According to the memo, Meta Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth said that the robotics product group would focus on developing consumer humanoid robots wit…

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