{
  "id": 13969089,
  "title": "OpenAI’s GPT-6 may lead to robotics breakthrough as soon as next year: Unitree founder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/openais-gpt-6-may-lead-to-robotics-breakthrough-as-soon-as-next-year",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:30:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3370603/openais-gpt-6-may-lead-robotics-breakthrough-soon-next-year-unitree-founder"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese robotics giant Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing believes that OpenAI's latest AI model, GPT-6, could lead to a breakthrough in the robotics industry as soon as next year. Speaking at an industry event in Shanghai, Wang suggested that GPT-7 released next year could directly solve the problems of embodied intelligence. In August, just before GPT-6's release, Wang had estimated that the industry could take anywhere from two to three years to reach its \"ChatGPT moment,\" where robots could complete 80% of tasks in 80% of unfamiliar environments using voice or text commands. Unitree had tested GPT-6 on its robots and achieved \"good results,\" Wang said at the 26th China International Industry Fair. Wang's latest comments come after OpenAI unveiled its GPT-6 Astra model in September, showcasing advanced robotic manipulation capabilities. Wang admitted that he previously underestimated the potential of AI, stating that his biggest mistake in the past decade was not believing in AI enough. As a key figure in China's humanoid robot market, Wang's comments are seen as a barometer of the domestic robotics industry. While China's humanoid robots have set speed records in international competitions, they still struggle with autonomy and true intelligence, raising doubts about their commercial viability. Unitree, which has been primarily hardware-focused, is now also investing more in developing the \"brains\" of its robots. The company plans to allocate roughly half of the funds raised from its recent initial public offering to research and development on robotic models. Wang noted that Unitree is conducting trials in factories, but the efficiency and capability of its robots still require \"further improvement.\"",
  "summary": "US start-up OpenAI’s latest advances in artificial intelligence may be a tipping point that leads to a breakthrough for the robotics industry as soon as next year, according to the founder of Chinese giant Unitree Robotics. Wang Xingxing, also the CEO of the Hangzhou-based company, said on Monday that OpenAI’s recently released GPT-6 model prompted expectations that a breakthrough could happen…",
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        "outlet": "SCMP Tech",
        "title": "OpenAI’s GPT-6 may lead to robotics breakthrough as soon as next year: Unitree founder",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/openais-gpt-6-may-lead-to-robotics-breakthrough-as-soon-as-next-year-13970804",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:30:07.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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