MIT Living Lab shows humanoid robots still struggle with basic tasks

MIT Living Lab shows humanoid robots still struggle with basic tasks

What can a humanoid robot actually do in the real world?If you’ve seen videos online of the Boston Dynamics Atlas robot or Tesla’s Optimus bot, you might have assumed that these machines are just about ready to deal cards at your Friday night poker game, do your laundry and apply for a job on the assembly line.

Rock'em Sock'em Robots fails to work IRL

t appears that robot boxing is not yet ready for prime time, unless it is intended to be a comedy show.

Humanoid Robots May Be Closer Than We Think — But Not Quite Ready for Home Use, Says Robotics Expert

With tech companies racing to bring humanoid robots into homes, excitement — and skepticism — are running high. The Norwegian startup 1X Technologies recently unveiled its robot “Neo,” which promises to handle household chores for about $20,000, or $499 a month. Tesla’s competing model, “Optimus,” claims even greater capabilities, from lifting heavy loads to assembling furniture. But experts caution that the reality doesn’t yet match the hype. T…