Investing.com -- Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META)., known for its ventures into augmented reality and artificial intelligence, has now set its sights on AI-powered humanoid robots, according to Friday report by Bloomberg. The tech giant is reportedly making a substantial investment in this futuristic technology, which involves robots capable of performing tasks similar to humans.
The company is said to be forming a new team within its Reality Labs hardware division to undertake this initiative. The focus of this team will be to develop Meta's own humanoid robot hardware, initially concentrating on household chores.
However, Meta's aspirations extend beyond just creating robot hardware. The company's broader goal is to develop the core AI, sensors, and software for these robots. These components will then be used in robots that are produced and sold by a variety of other companies
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