Everyone’s Talking About Home Robots. But They Still Can’t Do Anything.
IFA 2026: the biggest tech and gadget announcements
TL;DR
- Robotics, including humanoids, quadrupeds, and wheeled bots, were a major focus at IFA, presented as future household helpers and companions.
- Roboticists and entrepreneurs predict that within five years, many people will know someone with a humanoid robot at home.
- The author is skeptical of these claims, noting that many advanced robots seen were operated by humans using controllers, such as PlayStation controllers.