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Are consumers ready for humanoid robots?
Humanoid robots are more impressive than ever before. Not long ago they would barely manage a few steps on stage before falling over but now they are chasing wild boars off the streets in Warsaw and smashing half-marathon records in Beijing. What does this extraordinary leap in engineering mean? And, now that AI is part of the mix, should we be worried about the future? Are consumers ready for the rise of the humanoid robot? The FT's Cristina Criddle reports from San Francisco.
TL;DR
- Humanoid robots have shown remarkable progress, moving beyond basic steps to more complex actions.
- Current capabilities include chasing wild boars and achieving half-marathon records.
- The advancement of humanoid robots, particularly with AI integration, prompts questions about future societal impact.
- Consumer readiness for the widespread adoption of humanoid robots is a key consideration.