Roboticist Rodney Brooks criticizes the massive investment in humanoid robot startups, particularly those attempting to mimic human dexterity through video training.
He argues that the complexity of human touch and the safety risks associated with large, energy-intensive humanoid robots make current approaches impractical.
Brooks predicts that future successful robots will deviate from the human form, utilizing wheels, multiple arms, and specialized sensors.
He believes current investments are funding expensive experiments unlikely to achieve mass production.