Why The World Isn’t Ready For Humanoids Yet
Famed roboticist and iRobot founder Rodney Brooks believes the world is just not quite ready for humanoids yet — and he’s not alone. In a recent essay, Brooks warned that investors may be fueling a humanoid robot bubble , pouring billions into companies like Figure AI without addressing the core limitations of the technology. Image Credits:Vithun Khamsong / Getty Images Brooks argues that humanoids still can’t master dexterity — the fine hand movements required for real-world tasks. Without this skill, he says, even the most advanced humanoid robots may struggle to perform meaningful work, let alone justify their sky-high valuations. A Growing Investment Bubble Venture capital interest in humanoids has skyrocketed over the past two years. Investors are betting big on a future where humanoid robots become part of everyday life — from factories to homes. But not everyone is convinced. Several robotics-focused VCs and AI scientists told TechCrunch that the world is just not quite ready for hum…
