界面新闻近日报道称，人形机器人初创公司Figure AI正在洽谈一轮高达5亿美元的融资，由微软公司和OpenAI领投。据悉，微软将投资约9500万美元，OpenAI将投资500万美元。
这家初创公司致力于研发人形机器人，并计划在本次融资后进一步加大研发力度，以推动产品商业化。据悉，微软和OpenAI的加入将为Figure AI带来强大的技术支持和资金保障。
对于微软和OpenAI来说，投资Figure AI也是其人工智能战略的一部分。微软一直致力于将人工智能技术应用于各个领域，而OpenAI则专注于推动人工智能的发展，并致力于打造通用人工智能（AGI）。
有分析人士指出，此次融资一旦成功，将为人形机器人行业带来新的发展机遇，同时也可能引发一场新的科技竞争。毕竟，在人工智能领域，微软和OpenAI都是颇具实力的竞争者。
英文标题：Humanoid Robot Startup Figure AI in Talks to Raise $500 Million in Funding
英文关键词：Humanoid robot, Funding, Microsoft, OpenAI
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Recent reports from Jiemian News state that humanoid robot startup Figure AI is in talks to raise up to $500 million in funding, led by Microsoft and OpenAI. It is reported that Microsoft will invest approximately $95 million, while OpenAI will invest $5 million.
The startup is dedicated to the research and development of humanoid robots and plans to further increase its research efforts after the funding to promote commercialization of its products. The involvement of Microsoft and OpenAI will bring strong technical support and financial guarantee to Figure AI.
For Microsoft and OpenAI, investing in Figure AI is part of their artificial intelligence strategy. Microsoft has been committed to applying AI technology to various fields, while OpenAI focuses on promoting AI development and aims to create artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Analysts suggest that the successful completion of this round of funding will bring new development opportunities to the humanoid robot industry and may also trigger a new round of technology competition. After all, in the field of artificial intelligence, Microsoft and OpenAI are both strong competitors.
【来源】https://www.jiemian.com/article/10752703.html
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