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Source: Engadget
Published October 17, 2026Source checked October 19, 2026OpenAI Is Building A Humanoid Robot, But The Body Isn't The Real Challenge
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- OpenAI is also not entering uncharted territory. Tesla has been working on Optimus for years, and XPENG recently had its IRON humanoid autonomously walk off the production line after being assembled.
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OpenAI is also not entering uncharted territory. Tesla has been working on Optimus for years, and XPENG recently had its IRON humanoid autonomously walk off the production line after being assembled. Both are good reminders that even smart software has to coax a very complex set of motors and joints into action.
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Published October 17, 2026 · Source checked October 19, 2026
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