Humanoid robots inch onto the factory floor
Carmakers and logistics giants are betting that general-purpose robots are finally ready for real work.
Quick Summary
Humanoid robots are edging from viral demo videos toward genuine industrial work, as carmakers and logistics firms bet that general-purpose machines are finally ready for the factory floor.
New entrants
Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics have pushed robotics closer to real industrial use, while Chinese automaker BYD has confirmed its own entry into humanoid robotics, leaning on its expertise in batteries, sensors and software.
Sceptics note that reliability, safety and cost still stand between the prototypes and the production line.
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