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BYD enters humanoid robot race as global talent search kicks off (electrek.co)

submitted 5 days ago by sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al to c/technology@beehaw.org

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[–] TehPers@beehaw.org 11 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Why do robots need to be humanoid again? We've had robots and automated machinery be extremely successful for decades by being purpose-built for specific tasks.

[–] tacosanonymous@lemm.ee 9 points 5 days ago

They need something that will fuck incels/tech bros.

[–] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Because our world is designed for humans. If you want a generally functional robot in your house, the best design is to mimic the human body.

[–] a1studmuffin@aussie.zone 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

flash forward to an Android cursing on hands and knees trying to vacuum under the fridge

[–] MaggiWuerze 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

It can just lift the thing