In the polarizing landscape of artificial intelligence, a new frontier is emerging at the intersection of robotic AI agents. This synergy, long overlooked, is now gaining traction as industries worldwide push for an AI-integrated workplace. A recent report by Goldman Sachs in 2023 highlights the potential of this market, predicting the replacement of 300 million jobs by AI agents.
Leading the charge in this revolution is the AI unicorn, Figure.ai, which has recently closed a staggering $675 million Series B funding round, valuing the company at $2.6 billion. With heavyweight backers including Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia, Intel, Jeff Bezos, ARK, Align, and Parkway VC, Figure.ai is making waves with its LLM-based humanoid robot AI agents. These robots are designed to tackle heavy and manual labor in industries such as warehousing and retail, promising to transform the way we work.
Figure.ai’s collaboration with OpenAI to develop new robotics LLMs is a significant step towards realizing the vision of ‘AI Agents’ and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Brett Adcock, CEO of Figure, believes that robotics is the key to solving the AGI puzzle, stating, “LLMs are good at semantics but poor with geometry/physics.” He further asserts that Figure’s humanoid robot is the ultimate deployment vector for AGI, a claim underscored by the robot’s ability to learn tasks like being a barista in just 10 hours by observing humans.
Meanwhile, another player, Newo.ai, is making strides in the realm of LLM-powered digital employees. The Silicon Valley startup is blurring the lines between digital and human workers by integrating AI agents into the physical world of robots. Newo.ai’s flexible, WordPress-inspired platform allows for the rapid development of AI Agent models, making it a versatile option for various applications, from humanoid robots to purely digital agents.
As the race for AGI heats up, the role of robotic AI agents in the workplace is becoming increasingly apparent. With companies like Figure.ai and Newo.ai leading the way, the future of work is poised for a transformation that will redefine the boundaries between human and machine.
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