SMRTR TechJul 14, 2026Hacker News

OpenAI's first hardware device will be a portable desktop robot

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OpenAI is developing a screenless, portable desktop robot with a camera, sensors, and moving parts designed to feel alive and build emotional connections with users. Led by former Apple designer Jony Ive, the battery-powered device learns from users over time and competes directly with similar unannounced products from Apple, Google, and Amazon.

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