Meta Platforms is establishing a new division within its Reality Labs unit to develop AI-powered humanoid robots that can assist with physical tasks, according to an internal company memo viewed by Reuters on Friday.

Meta is entering the AI humanoid robot race, focusing on AI, sensors, and software rather than building robots.

If you look at your Roomba with disgust, thinking about what a far cry it is from the Jetsons’ Rosey the Robot, help is on the way. Bloomberg reported on Friday that Meta plans to leverage its advances in AI and augmented reality to build a platform for futuristic humanoid robots that can help with household chores like folding laundry.

Our new Robotics product group will focus on research and development in the space of consumer humanoid robots with a goal of maximizing Llama’s platform capabilities,” Met

Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms, is planning its next huge investment: AI-powered humanoid robots as it pushes into augmented reality. According to a Bloomberg report, the social networking firm is making significant investments in this category as it seeks to become a leader in futuristic robots that can act like humans and help with routine