Humanoid Robots Won't Do Your Chores Anytime Soon
Despite the hype, experts say useful robots are still years away.
You've seen the videos: humanoid robots doing backflips and grabbing objects. But don't expect one to unload your dishwasher anytime soon. While AI like ChatGPT can write essays, robots struggle with the unpredictable physical world. Many experts say we're years away from robots that can handle everyday chores. The hype is fueled by AI advances, but reality is much tougher.
In other news, a company called WaveSave has created a portable rubber dam called SlamDam. When floods threaten, you can roll it out along a riverbank and fill it with water. It rises up to 1.3 meters high, shielding your property. It's simple, quick, and could save homes and businesses from rising waters.
Meanwhile, Samsung just announced its highest-ever quarterly profit, thanks to the AI chip boom. The company expects to earn around $80 billion. This shows how the AI gold rush is making big money for chipmakers, even as questions swirl about whether AI companies themselves will ever be profitable.
- Humanoid robots are overhyped; they won't be doing your chores for years.
- A portable rubber dam called SlamDam can quickly protect against floods.
- Samsung's profits hit $80 billion due to AI chip demand.
Why It Matters
Don't expect robot butlers soon, but flood protection and AI profits are real.