Rodney Brooks: Humanoid Robots Are a Waste of Money
Update: 2025-09-27
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Robotics legend Rodney Brooks slams the humanoid robot hype, calling it a fantasy investment. He argues our focus should be on practical, non-humanoid designs with wheels and specialized tools, not expensive, dangerous human mimics. Brooks warns current humanoid tech lacks the dexterity, safety, and data foundation for real-world success, predicting little return on today's massive investments.
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