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A humanoid robot standing in a modern laboratory, illustrating OpenAI's confirmed plan to build one with a demo targeted for 2027

OpenAI Confirms Humanoid Robot, With a Demo Planned for 2027

OpenAI is building a humanoid robot. That’s not speculation anymore; it’s a commitment Sam Altman made in two words on the Sources podcast in early September: “We will.” The quote, first reported by Forbes, came when Altman was asked whether OpenAI’s hardware push would include a humanoid or a data-center machine: “We will definitely do a humanoid,” he said. “We will do other form factors as well.” Asked to pick between the two, his answer was simply: “Both.” ...

October 19, 2026 · 6 min · 1081 words ·