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Humanoid robot brains could take a big leap in 2027, says Spirit AI founder
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Spirit AI's CEO predicts a major breakthrough in humanoid robot 'brains' by mid-2027, marking a significant advance in embodied AI intelligence and industrial application readiness, though widespread deployment may take eight years due to data and operational challenges.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV, and 3 sources have reported it.
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The next 12 months will redefine how robots think for industrial tasks, forcing founders in robotics to shift towards software innovation and real-world data training over hardware feats. You must start integrating complex workflow AI capabilities now or risk being sidelined as new robot intelligence arrives.
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