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 Platforms (META) is looking to bet on the future of artificial intelligence with AI-powered humanoid robots. The social media giant is

Meta Platforms Inc., after pushing into augmented reality and artificial intelligence, has identified its next big bet: AI-powered humanoid robots.

Meta reportedly plans to start the project by building a robot capable of completing household chores. But long term, it seems the company is more interested in being in the software business rather than dealing with hardware,

Meta Platforms is setting up a new division within its Reality Labs unit to work on AI-powered humanoid robots designed for physical tasks, news agency Reuters reported, citing an internal company memo on Friday.