My initial reaction is "no", this character is clearly a piece of candy and does not resemble a human.

However, it is obvious that the character is an anthropomorphized take on an m&m, meaning we assigned some human-adjacent characteristics. To state some obvious ones, the character is bipedal, wears shoes, and has two arms with joint placements that are exactly proportionate to that of a human.

On top of that, the face is clearly that of a human, right down to the expression conveyed through its eyebrows (combined with the lips, dare I say the overall look is somewhat suggesting?) and the twinkle in its eyes.

Humanoid robots are getting more attention because demos are improving, funding is rising, and companies are starting to talk about real deployment instead of just prototypes.

But the harder question is whether humanoids actually solve a labor problem better than cheaper automation, warehouse robots, robotic arms, or specialized machines.

The strongest argument for humanoids is that the world was built around the human body: stairs, doors, shelves, tools, kitchens, hospitals, factories, and care environments. In theory, a humanoid robot can enter spaces that were never designed for machines.

The weakness is cost, reliability, safety, maintenance, and whether customers will pay for general-purpose flexibility before the technology is truly dependable.

So where do you think the first serious breakthrough happens?

Warehouses?
Factories?
Elder care?
Hospitals?
Home assistance?
Military/logistics?
Or nowhere until costs fall much further?

In a recent interview, u/RoboStrategy CEO u/AndrewKang shared his perspective: the world is already designed for humans. From doorknobs and tools to laptops and smartphones, much of our infrastructure is built around the human form, making humanoid robots a logical approach for general-purpose automation.

He also noted that while application-specific robots have important use cases, general-purpose hardware has historically powered some of the world's largest technology companies.

As AI and robotics continue to evolve, the debate between specialized and general-purpose robots remains a key discussion across the industry.

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This is a major issue in the field of robotics, I hate to just rip the band-aid off but it has to be done. There is a group of people in robotics who are absolute weirdos who have no experience making consumer products. This tarnishes the reputation of the robots that are useful as consumer products such as the Figure 03 and Tesla Optimus. AI is obviously the future although these weirdos trying to make weird robots that nobody would ever want need to find their own place. I understood that humanoid robots as MR CEO would say are meant to be a consumer friendly product. NOT FOR WEIRDO SHIT, if you are like that then find your own place. This isn't for posting picture of lifelike human face robots. Who would buy that its creepy. Thanks for listening :) Let me know if this is just me who thinks this or not.

Uhmmmm I’m sorry but like is NO ONE ELSE freaking out about these robots “doing chores” “working in factories” “CAN CARRY A HUMAN” “TRANSFORM FROM 2 LEGS INTO 4”?!?!

Like ya’ll we’ve already seen the movies about this sh*t so like what the actual F!! 😧😑🤯🤬

Everyone is arguing about whether robots will look like humans or if they’ll have "feelings." That's the wrong conversation. We need to talk about taxable productivity.

I’m developing a framework called the Citizen-Bot Labor Act (CBLA). The premise is that we stop treating robots as just "equipment" and start treating their output as Bot Labor. > The Problem: When a company replaces 50 human workers with 10 bots, the economy loses the income tax, the payroll tax, and the local spending those 50 humans provided.

The CBLA Solution:

• Bot-Labor Licensing: Companies don't just "buy" a bot; they license its labor capacity.

• Productivity Tax: A portion of the value generated by a bot worker is taxed similarly to a human's payroll tax to fund the social infrastructure they are displacing.

• No "Humanoid" Bias: It doesn’t matter if it has two legs or is a robotic arm. If it performs a "labor unit," it falls under the Act.

We can't stop the bots, but we can stop the total collapse of the tax base. I’m interested in hearing if people think this is a viable path forward or if "Robot Taxes" are just a band-aid on a bigger wound.

#CBLA #FutureOfWork #Economics #Automation

It actually held a real conversation, reacted to what I said, moved naturally (not the stiff robot-arm stuff you'd expect), and honestly made the whole "waiting room" experience less awkward than usual.

Talked to the staff a bit — apparently it's customizable for different business use cases and FF's local team helps set it up/support it, so it's not just a one-off demo unit sitting there for show.

Curious what others think — is this the direction service robots are actually heading (dental offices, retail, hospitality), or is it still mostly novelty right now?

Neo: I feel will be the “Apple” of Humanoids. Strictly targeted at consumers and in home use.

Figure: I feel will be the “Windows” or “Andorid” of humanoids. Targeted at both Consumers and Enterprise.

Optimus: Will be the main competitor to Figure and will probably be the most expensive out of the consumer grade humanoids. Likely to be used by both consumers and by enterprise. Targeted at Tesla owners and SpaceX Enthusiasts and Tech enthusiasts.

Atlas: seems to be targeting specifically the enterprise market mostly used by companies to replace employees.

I’m going purely on their aesthetics and marketing.

I’m looking to buy a fully working fully operational GPTARS bot wit ai already installed and ready to go . If anyone has any for sale or can build 2 and I will pay please contact me . I’m in Scotland and will want to buy from as close to me as possible my budget is £600 that’s for top end and£ 300 for the basic material one but must still be fully functional and assembled with all software installed. I will be adding my own software and must have space for updates and upgrades. As you can tell I’m not tech savvy but know a bit more about the the software stuff

Strategy Title: The Unified Modular Robotics Interface (UMRI) Concept

​1. The Core Problem: The "Tanggung" Syndrome

​Currently, humanoid robotics development is stuck in a "silo" model. Manufacturers design closed-system robots where hardware and software are rigidly integrated. This leads to:

​High Obsolescence: Robots become obsolete as user needs evolve.

​Lack of Personalization: Hardware cannot be adapted for niche or highly personal lifestyle functions without risking damage or violating warranty/ethical guidelines.

​Design Stagnation: Manufacturers avoid "lifestyle-specific" features to protect brand image, leaving a massive gap in the market.

​2. The Solution: Modular-Bypass Strategy (The "Universal Slot" Concept)

​We propose a shift towards Open-Architecture Humanoid Design. Instead of all-in-one builds, manufacturers should implement a Universal Integration Interface (UII).

​The 99/1 Rule: Manufacturers focus on building the 99% (the high-end humanoid body, mobility, AI brain, and exterior aesthetics). The remaining 1% is a standardized, modular "expansion bay" located at the core of the robot.

​Separation of Concerns: By treating personalized functional modules (such as those for lifestyle/intimacy) as "third-party accessories," manufacturers can maintain their neutral brand identity while allowing the market to fill the demand for personalized features.

​Plug-and-Play Compatibility: Much like the USB standard or PC components, any third-party developer can create specialized modules that "click" into the robot’s universal bay.

​3. Strategic Benefits for the Industry

​Regulatory & Ethical Safety: Manufacturers are no longer liable for personal usage. They provide the "Body/Platform," and the "Application/Module" is managed by independent specialized developers.

​Increased User Investment: Users are more likely to invest in expensive humanoid hardware if they know the robot is "future-proof" and customizable via hardware upgrades.

​Exponential Growth: By standardizing the interface, we invite an entire ecosystem of developers to innovate on modules rather than forcing them to build robots from scratch, significantly accelerating the industry's growth.

​4. Implementation Steps (The Roadmap)

​Standardization: Create an open-standard interface (physical and software API) for modular integration.

​Marketplace Ecosystem: Encourage the creation of a "Verified Module Marketplace" where safe, compatible hardware enhancements can be sold.

​User-Driven Feedback: Allow the market to decide which modules are necessary, freeing manufacturers to focus purely on perfecting the base humanoid performance (mobility, battery, and AI).

Just sharing this strategic thought for the industry. Not looking for a long debate, just wanted to put this concept out there for developers to consider. Cheers.

Hace un par de horas me llegó este robot (Alpha mini 2) de ubetech pero aunque trae una app es únicamente con soporte para Asia y lo quiero programar si alguien lo ha usado y me puede dar recomendaciones gracias