Brett Adcock, the founder of FigureAI robots, recently released a demo video showcasing their humanoid robots interacting with humans and performing tasks. He predicts that in the future, everyone will own a robot, just like owning a car or a smartphone. Robots will become an essential commodity. Adcock stated, "In the future, everyone will own a robot, just like owning a car or a smartphone." A few months ago, Adcock referred to 2024 as the year of embodied artificial intelligence, indicating that the future will consist of AI with physical forms. As robots learn to perform low-complexity tasks such as picking up trash, setting the table, and even using coffee machines, Figure robots are being trained to assist people with household chores. OpenAI Driving the Future FigureAI not only receives support from major tech companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and NVIDIA but also utilizes OpenAI for its speech capabilities. Some speculate that the voice used for Figure humanoid robots comes from OpenAI's patented speech engine. OpenAI models provide high-level visual and language intelligence. On the other hand, Figure's neural networks offer fast, low-level, and dexterous robot movements. With the expected release of GPT-5 later this year, these humanoid robots may gain even stronger practicality. The Rise of Humanoid Robots FigureAI's humanoid robots are just one example in the stream of humanoid robots being developed by major tech companies. While others may focus on large-scale industrial applications, such as warehouse usage, Figure robots seem to purely serve as companions. Tesla's impressive Optimus is capable of performing some remarkable tasks, including yoga. On the other hand, Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot was last seen somersaulting in a factory environment. The humanoid H1 robot developed by China's Unitree Robotics recently achieved a walking speed of 7.4 miles per hour and claims to reach a speed of 11 miles per hour. This week, NVIDIA unveiled its ambitious robot project, GR00T, at the GTC 2024 summit. It is a foundational platform designed for robots, adding momentum to the competition of humanoid robots!