TechThe robot butler dream doesn’t have legs

Humanoid robots will show off their progress at IFA in Berlin, but the author argues that a fully humanoid housekeeper is impractical in messy homes with stairs. A more workable alternative could be an AI-powered “robot brain” that coordinates existing devices, sending them to clean, wash, or mow as household needs change.

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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 11:00Original