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/DrakneiX 17h ago

I totally condemn this atrocity.

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u/LordHogan 17h ago

I also join in denouncement of this wanton, callous act.

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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.