Robotics set to have a ChatGPT moment

Vinod Khosla, the venture capitalist behind early bets in OpenAI, predicts a breakthrough in robotics akin to ChatGPT will arrive within two to three years. He envisions adaptable, humanoid robots able to handle kitchen tasks, from chopping vegetables to washing dishes, for around £230 to £307 per month.

Current robots, particularly those from Chinese manufacturers, struggle in new environments and lack true self‑learning, a gap Khosla believes will soon close. He adds that while large established firms like Apple have not taken the lead, startups are where transformative innovation is most likely to come.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sees a vast future in physical AI. Huang labels the robotics sector a multitrillion‑dollar opportunity and highlights autonomous vehicles as the first major commercial application. Similarly, Amazon plans to increase hiring in AI and robotics.

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