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Newest demo of OpenAI backed humanoid robot by Figure Robotics, looks like a huge leap forward in robotic development. (youtu.be)

submitted 8 months ago by Lugh to c/futurology

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[–] Lugh 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The day is coming when general-purpose humanoid robots will be able to do all the physical work any human can do. The only question is when. Looking at this demo, you've got to wonder - is that day sooner than we might think?

In the Western world a typical annual minimum wage job is in the range of $30,000 per year. Robots like this will be expensive to start with, but even if they cost $60K, they'll pay for themselves in 2 years if they are replacing a human worker. No doubt China will quickly get on the case making them even cheaper.

[–] thesporkeffect@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

It's harder to steal wages from an expensive robot you already own or lease than a single mom. Costs a lot more to replace if there is a workplace accident, too

Edit: negativity aside, this is incredibly cool. I just want to see innovation that reduces how much people have to work :(