In addition to its leadership in artificial intelligence software, OpenAI also draws attention with its advances in humanoid robots. The robot named “Eve”, developed by the Norwegian humanoid robot manufacturer 1X with the support of OpenAI, has recently attracted attention. 1X builds robots that move autonomously, controlled entirely by neural networks, without artificial processing or scripted playback.
The CEO of 1X demonstrated Eve’s functionality in their video, stating that the robots successfully perform tasks. Eve successfully performs tasks such as carrying objects, opening doors and going to the charging station and charging itself. Although no clear date has been given for commercial use, 1X’s work in this field is of great importance, considering that competitors are advancing on a commercial scale.
OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Humanoid Robots
Eve may be physically inferior to its competitors, but its ability to do things fully autonomously is a remarkable advance. 1X’s robots are designed specifically for general-purpose tasks and do not currently have advanced humanoid features. However, at this early stage, the company is prioritizing functionality and autonomy. 1X’s humanoid robots are specifically designed for use in flat-floor environments such as warehouses and factories. Therefore, details such as complex hands or feet are not important. The main focus is on enabling the machines to learn tasks quickly.
Eve and other 1X robots have been developed through data-driven training processes. They are trained on a series of individual tasks, then trained on a base model with a wide range of action capabilities. This model is then tuned to environment-specific capabilities and trained for specific tasks. 1X’s AI department announced that it has developed a data engine to solve general-purpose mobile manipulation tasks. These developments show that 1X is accelerating its scaling efforts by hiring AI researchers.
