OpenAI reportedly developing humanoid robots, with a demo targeted for 2027

OpenAI is reportedly developing its own humanoid robots, with CEO Sam Altman pointing to a demonstration in 2027. Altman said wider use would take several more years, separating the demonstration target from practical deployment.

The reported effort centers on developing the intelligence needed to control a robot. Its physical design, specific capabilities and commercial release schedule remain undisclosed.

The work fits Altman's broader expectation that AI will move into physical tasks. In an earlier essay, he identified 2027 as a possible milestone for capable robots, but framed that outlook as a prediction.

The next proposed milestone is a demonstration rather than a product available for purchase. OpenAI has not announced when customers could obtain a humanoid robot or what the planned demonstration would involve.