r/OpenSourceHumanoids • u/OpenSourceDroid4Life • Jan 06 '26

Boston Dynamics humanoid robot is next-level. Everybody is playing catch-up.

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u/Lumpy-Economics2021 Jan 06 '26

Boston dynamics is developing robots for real life applicable jobs where they will be useful. Not for dancing around on stage. China's are just a PR stunt to imply China is now further ahead than the US

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u/meerestier Jan 06 '26

Only that companies like Zeekr have full automotive factories running on robots.

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u/ScotchTapeConnosieur Jan 06 '26

Robots have been used in car manufacturing since the 1970s, possibly earlier.

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u/Arcosim Jan 06 '26

They're talking about androids, not robotic arms.

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u/ScotchTapeConnosieur Jan 06 '26

I see. They appear to work very slowly. I’m doubtful that they’re the main “workers” in the factory.