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Humanoid robots move from factories toward the home

Original: “Life-like, humanoid robots have captured our imagination for decades. Now, those # robots work in factories and assembl

Humanoid robots, long a fixture of science fiction, are now working in factories and assembly lines worldwide, and attention is turning to whether they will soon enter people's homes. PBS journalist William Brangham explored this robotic future in a Horizons discussion with roboticist Aaron Ames of Caltech, covering how far the technology has come and what challenges remain before robots become household helpers.

Why now: A new PBS segment on humanoid robots' move into everyday life is prompting discussion about their future in homes.

William BranghamAaron AmesCaltechPBSHorizons

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• “Life-like, humanoid robots have captured our imagination for decades. Now, those # robots work in factories and assembly lines all over the world. Will they soon be working in our own homes? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores our robotic future with Aaron Ames of the… · macmanx@social.lol · 2

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