AI Robots – When will they be in our homes
The article explores the current state of humanoid robotics, highlighting the rapid advancements driven by new AI models and improved hardware capabilities. It discusses the historical context of robots like Asimo and Roomba, as well as the psychological concept of the Uncanny Valley that affects public perception of lifelike machines. The piece concludes by analyzing the future of these technologies, suggesting that while general-purpose home robots are still distant, specialized units are likely to appear in industrial settings first.
- ▪Generative AI has significantly accelerated the development of robot learning algorithms and general-purpose models.
- ▪Current hardware challenges, particularly regarding actuators and battery life, remain significant hurdles for widespread humanoid adoption.
- ▪The concept of the Uncanny Valley describes the discomfort people feel when interacting with robots that appear almost, but not quite, human.
- ▪Industrial environments are expected to be the primary initial deployment site for advanced humanoid robots before they enter private homes.
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| Original publisher | IEEE Spectrum |
| Canonical URL | https://spectrum.ieee.org/ai-robots |
| Publication time | Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:44:23 +0000 |
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Hello, human! Scroll to continue ↓ Explore by:SectionsQuestionsRobotsPart 1 – We Were Promised RosieFrom Babybots to HumanoidsThe Helper Robots of Our Sci-Fi DreamsWhere’s My Robot?Part 2 – The Robot Race Is OnAn Exciting Time for RoboticsThe Top Humanoid RobotsThey Work Hard, They Play HardAI: Fuel for the Robot ExplosionPart 3 – Time for Some Robot HistoryRoomba Roams in Millions of HomesThe Evolution of AsimoWhy Build Robots That Resemble People?Part 4 – The Uncanny ValleyThat’s Creepy!Entering the Uncanny ValleyThe Uncanny Valley ChartPart 5 – Robot HardwareThe Challenges of Building HumanoidsSensors, Computers, BatteriesThe Problem With ActuatorsPart 6 – AI for Robots The Software SideEnter AIAI Models for RobotsPart 7 – The Future of RobotsAre the Robots Coming?The Nothing’s-Changed…
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