Meta's $65B Push into Humanoid Robotics

Meta is making a significant push into AI-powered humanoid robotics by forming a new team within its Reality Labs division to develop AI, sensors, and software for these robots. Led by Marc Whitten, the initiative aims to create a platform similar to Google's Android, where Meta provides the underlying technology for other manufacturers' robots. The team will initially focus on developing humanoid robots capable of performing household chores, with broader ambitions of establishing Meta as a central player in the robotics industry. Meta's strategy involves leveraging its AI and AR/VR expertise, and it has already begun discussions with companies like Unitree Robotics and Figure AI. The company plans to invest $65 billion in AI this year, positioning itself alongside other tech giants like Apple and Google, who are also exploring robotics. This move reflects a broader trend of major tech companies entering the humanoid robotics space.