What's the point of making humanoid robots that look like they're from some science fiction movie but can barely do basic shit? Do the creators not realize how retarded this looks?
>>54357900
>What's the point of making humanoid robots that look like they're from some science fiction movie but can barely do basic shit?
Marketing. Gets the companies noticed and in the news.
The robots that are bought by companies like Amazon to replace workers in their warehouses look nothing like that.
should have at least made it look like a gundam mobile suit
>>54357900
Well in Japan there is a whole "social robot" thing going on.
Since Japan's population is aging fast they'll either need to hire a bunch of immigrants in the care taking sector or find a way to mechanize it.
However most people aren't exactly recipient to being taking care of by a 6 legged robot that looks like a monster from a horror movie.
this guy slaps your ass with a ping pong racket, what do?
>>54357947
I'm an armchair robotics expert so I'm very aware of that fact.
>>54358094
Fill his fuel resupply up with salt; then he will be
>>54357900
>barely do basic shit?
They are pretty good at sports sensei.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfNRXTS55nY
>>54358169
heh nice irony
>>54358035
>However most people aren't exactly recipient to being taking care of by a 6 legged robot that looks like a monster from a horror movie.
I can guarantee you the Japanese hate immigrants more than enough to justify any robot.
>>54358169
Jesus Christ
Why don't robotics experts get a crash course in anatomy and try to develop real mechanical muscles? Like what the hell, this shit design is decenia old.
THINK INSIDE THE FUCKING BOX
>>54363570
>>54363570
Ah yes because developing real mechanical muscles is easy
>>54358169
IT'S A WET DREAM OF ORGASMIC PROPORTIONS
>>54363570
Been done, they work like they had parkinsons and are weak as well
>>54358169
jesus christ
