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The Download: AI roadblocks for humanoids and portable rubber dams

Thomas Macaulay· 8 octobre 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI breakthroughs in robotics won’t change your life any time soon The hype around humanoid robots is reaching fever pitch. Much of it comes from the idea that th…

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AI and humanoid robots

The article discusses the challenges of using current AI systems, like those behind chatbots such as ChatGPT, to power humanoid robots.

While AI has made significant progress in mimicking human language and images, researchers argue that these systems struggle to handle the unpredictable physical world.

The article highlights a debate among roboticists about whether existing AI is sufficient to create truly versatile humanoid robots or if entirely new approaches are needed.

The hype around humanoid robots often oversimplifies the complexity of integrating AI with physical movement and real-world interactions.

As of October 2026, no breakthrough has yet made humanoid robots practical for everyday use, and their development remains a distant goal.

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