OpenAI-backed robot startup beats Elon Musk’s Tesla, deploys AI-enabled robots in real world

According to the CEO of 1X, a company backed by OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, a robot capable of performing nursing and bartending tasks while using its human-like arms is currently operational in the United States and select parts of Europe. Bernt Bornich, the CEO and founder of 1X, a robotics company, says that their humanoid robot, EVE, has been active since April this year, surpassing their initial expectations. Also read: Rise of the planet of the Bots: Elon Musk believes his Tesla Robots will outnumber humans one day Interestingly, in the event of any issues with a robot, the security personnel can virtually enter and control the robot’s body, providing immediate presence as if physically there. Bornich mentions that their robots have undergone testing in pilot programs across retail, logistics, and healthcare sectors, but the company chose to prioritize their deployment as security guards. Also read: At Your Service: Robots are already taking over one of US’ most common jobs - waiting tables Generative AI is a big part of humanoid robots The company builds robots like EVE and the upcoming two-legged NEO from the ground up, incorporating their own advanced motor technologies, tendons, drive trains resembling muscles, sensor software, and AI.