Humanoids Aren’t There Yet

Robotics pioneer Rodney Brooks shares a candid moment from a cocktail party that perfectly captures the reality gap in today’s humanoid robots. In this clip, he breaks down why physical manipulation is still one of the hardest problems in robotics — and why so many flashy demos mislead people about how close we really are.

If you want clear, experience-backed insight into where humanoids actually stand and why progress is slow, this is the clip to watch.

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