>Yet a robot is any machine that can perform a complicated series of tasks automatically, and robots can take many forms—such as robot arms in factories, self-driving cars, or military drones—so what are the advantages of a humanoid? Humanoid robots are a glittering prize for two reasons, which together promise a mutually reinforcing spiral. One is the huge potential market for robots that can use our human tools and function in our human environments.
Tackgnol on
Can someone explain to me, aside from a pure marketing perspective. What are the benefits of a humanoid robot?
They are often staffed by immigrant workers, and this may even be more difficult to fill under the current administration. many nurses and medical assistance, experience back pain and other injuries from moving patients as well. Another potential benefit is that it might allow older adults to stay at home longer because now they can have their own personal 24/7 assistant to help them move and eat, thus substantially reducing the need for going to a nursing home in the first place.
There’s a lot of talk about population collapse in developed countries, and while that is a very serious concern on many levels, there is a potential that these humanoid robots can help fill some important gaps in at risk fields like healthcare.
Absolute-Nobody0079 on
Gimme a 40ft tall one that I can pilot and do…stuff with.
Nanaki__ on
We already have drones and robo dogs with arms, next up humanoids that are perfectly suited for all the human shaped spaces in the world.
The exact same model can be used on a multitude of job sites, seamlessly move and operate in all our environments without specialized modifications needed.
Those who think future advanced AI won’t be able to take over because
>”Computers can’t plug themselves in or repair electrical wires that run their circuitry.”
Don’t worry! Humanity is fixing that problem for them.
Icommentor on
Good thing! I hate it when my sexbot is cold to the touch.
6Gears1Speed on
If you think mobile phones are full of spyware Wait till you get a load of what’s in these things. Even my refrigerator spys on me.
Different-Horror-581 on
I don’t need a robot that looks like a human. I want a robot that can do every single at home task. Dishes, laundry, cleaning, yard work, house maintenance. Give me that and keep your funny masks.
hake2506 on
When they become sentient the sexbot thing will be the reason they start the uprising.
H0vis on
Good news everyone! Every advance in this field brings us a day nearer to military combat robots*, and then shit is going to get weird.
*Arguably already a thing of course but the difference will be when they are not remotely controlled but merely programmed and cut loose.
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From the article
>Humanoid robots aren’t yet viable in many real-world environments but have begun [operating](https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26435232-600-humanoid-robots-will-march-into-factories-and-homes-in-2025/) in Amazon warehouses and factories for Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Goldman Sachs Research anticipates a market worth [$38 billion](https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/articles/the-global-market-for-robots-could-reach-38-billion-by-2035) by 2035, and Citibank estimates [648 million humanoid robots](https://www.citifirst.com.hk/home/upload/citi_research/rsch_pdf_30297368.pdf) by 2050.
>Yet a robot is any machine that can perform a complicated series of tasks automatically, and robots can take many forms—such as robot arms in factories, self-driving cars, or military drones—so what are the advantages of a humanoid? Humanoid robots are a glittering prize for two reasons, which together promise a mutually reinforcing spiral. One is the huge potential market for robots that can use our human tools and function in our human environments.
Can someone explain to me, aside from a pure marketing perspective. What are the benefits of a humanoid robot?
I think this will be particularly valuable in healthcare, especially in nursing homes. They have been experiencing a significant labor shortage in part due to low salaries and the difficult working conditions; approximately greater than 90% of nursing homes have open positions that remain unfilled. The estimated is over 130,000 staff needed . https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Press-Releases/Pages/State-Of-The-Sector-Nursing-Home-Staffing-Shortages-Persist-Despite-Unprecedented-Efforts-To-Attract-More-Staff-.aspx
They are often staffed by immigrant workers, and this may even be more difficult to fill under the current administration. many nurses and medical assistance, experience back pain and other injuries from moving patients as well. Another potential benefit is that it might allow older adults to stay at home longer because now they can have their own personal 24/7 assistant to help them move and eat, thus substantially reducing the need for going to a nursing home in the first place.
There’s a lot of talk about population collapse in developed countries, and while that is a very serious concern on many levels, there is a potential that these humanoid robots can help fill some important gaps in at risk fields like healthcare.
Gimme a 40ft tall one that I can pilot and do…stuff with.
We already have drones and robo dogs with arms, next up humanoids that are perfectly suited for all the human shaped spaces in the world.
The exact same model can be used on a multitude of job sites, seamlessly move and operate in all our environments without specialized modifications needed.
Those who think future advanced AI won’t be able to take over because
>”Computers can’t plug themselves in or repair electrical wires that run their circuitry.”
Don’t worry! Humanity is fixing that problem for them.
Good thing! I hate it when my sexbot is cold to the touch.
If you think mobile phones are full of spyware Wait till you get a load of what’s in these things. Even my refrigerator spys on me.
I don’t need a robot that looks like a human. I want a robot that can do every single at home task. Dishes, laundry, cleaning, yard work, house maintenance. Give me that and keep your funny masks.
When they become sentient the sexbot thing will be the reason they start the uprising.
Good news everyone! Every advance in this field brings us a day nearer to military combat robots*, and then shit is going to get weird.
*Arguably already a thing of course but the difference will be when they are not remotely controlled but merely programmed and cut loose.
[Don’t date robots!](https://youtu.be/JPQJBgWwg3o?si=Ei2vsjHhljDzn44F)