OpenAI aims to use robots to build data centers by 2027
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company is developing AI-controlled robots to construct its own data centers, with a goal of self-replicating infrastructure ‘within grasp.’ The effort includes a humanoid robot demo planned for 2027, though Altman emphasized AI models as the ‘brain’ behind the physical systems. OpenAI revived its robotics labs in 2025, expanding its San Francisco facility to 100…
Key points
- OpenAI plans AI-controlled robots to build its data centers, with self-replication as a long-term goal
- Humanoid robot demo expected in 2027, but Altman calls physical form secondary to AI models
- Company expanded robotics labs in 2025, hiring 100 workers in San Francisco and planning a Richmond facility
Critics note that humanoid robotics often faces gaps between demos and real-world deployment. Altman’s ‘within grasp’ remark signals ambition rather than immediate capability. Key milestones include the Richmond lab’s opening, hiring trends, and the Foxconn hardware progress. The 2027 humanoid demo will test whether OpenAI’s ‘brain-first’ approach translates to functional, autonomous systems.
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Sam Altman says OpenAI aims to use robots to build its data centers
cryptobriefing.com · 29 October 2026
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