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.
this post was submitted on 17 Dec 2024
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They need something that will fuck incels/tech bros.
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.
flash forward to an Android cursing on hands and knees trying to vacuum under the fridge
It can just lift the thing
… what? Are they just copying musky hype slop?
It's Toyota they're copying no? They've been making robots for decades
Hell yeah, I want Detroit: Become Human style androids before I hit old age.