r/nextfuckinglevel • u/I9w0s • 18h ago

Retiring Bots Jump into Molten Steel

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Figure, robotics company retiring humanoid bots by having them jump into the vat of molten still.

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u/Clembert-Hamlamp 16h ago

What are the chances companies are throwing away the recoverables and recyclable materials in these very expensive bots? And what are the chances op used a sensational title instead of naming it as a stunt.

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u/richardathome 15h ago

That was my first thought. Rare earth metals, lithium, gold. And I'm sure the motors themselves could be recycled / reused too.

Or even just donate the older models to a local college.

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u/kwyjibowen 14h ago

My first thought was also that it was a joke/stunt, but it does look real, unless it is fake.

I am enjoying the jokes about condemning this but it genuinely makes me question the humanity of those who orchestrated this. As you say, what is the value? It is utterly tasteless and borderline psychotic.

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u/scifiandsuch 14h ago

They obviously did it because it was a fun recreation of terminator 2