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Almost every problem (including the ones you mentioned) are probably better suited by purpose-built automation, instead of a more "general-use" robot like this.
by noitpmeder 4y ago
Almost every problem (including the ones you mentioned) are probably better suited by purpose-built automation, instead of a more "general-use" robot like this.
Why would McDonalds pay some multiples of $100k PER robot, when they can engineer/design/mass-produce (at their scale) entire kitchens to do exacly what they need and nothing more.
Similar with unloading delivery trucks. A purpose built unloader (I'm thinking of an automated forkift, ish) would almost definitely be a) cheaper (per unit of work) and b) be able to do the job a ton more efficiently than something trying to emulate "human" methodologies.
- post-it 4y agoA robot plumber could plumb your toilet. In fact, a robot plumber could install plumbing - and perform other tasks - during construction, under the supervision of a human. One human could supervise several robots, and the human would experience much less of a physical toll than current tradespeople.