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I think it’s just riding off LLM coattails.

We don’t have good world models. We have had bipedal robotics in various POC demo-ready forms for decades.

It turns out that industrial, purpose build robotics is an easier and better market.

I’m still not completely convinced a robot that’s shaped like a human is the best design other than for PR.



I remember nearly losing my mind at that stupid conveyor belt sorting demonstation because

1. The human beat the robot, but more importantly

2. We've had non-humanoid conveyor belt sorting machinery for decades that beats both




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