A new humanoid robot prototype uses fluid-filled muscles to kick its legs while hanging.

Terrifying

  • junkthief@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    4 days ago

    I don’t understand these companies’ obsession with humanoid robots. A robot doesn’t have to humanoid to be a useful household helper. It doesn’t even have to be humanoid for people to form a friendly bond with it (something I think would be a good quality in a “household helper”) just look at Star Wars droids

    • catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
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      4 days ago

      A humanoid robot can operate in the existing world. It can climb stairs and open a door, for example. A robot on wheels without arms can’t do that.

        • catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
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          3 days ago

          You could, but it still has to interact with things at and above human height, like stuff on countertops and high shelves.