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MIT Living Lab shows humanoid robots still struggle with basic tasks

MIT Living Lab shows humanoid robots still struggle with basic tasks

Update: 2025-11-04
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In MIT's new Living Lab, humanoid robots face real-world challenges, showcasing both their capabilities and limitations. A $80k robot makes lemonade, but struggles with surprises. Other robots struggle with stacking bricks and maintaining balance. Researchers emphasize the need for smarter robots that can make decisions and adapt to real-life situations. The divide between practical, single-task robots and general-purpose robots persists, but the lab offers a glimpse into the future of robotics.

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MIT Living Lab shows humanoid robots still struggle with basic tasks

MIT Living Lab shows humanoid robots still struggle with basic tasks