Group 1 - Rodney Brooks, co-founder of iRobot, expresses skepticism about humanoid robots fulfilling their transformative promises, predicting that significant investment will be wasted on these robots that are unlikely to achieve mass production [1][4][5] - Brooks argues that humanoid robots cannot match the dexterity of human hands, which have approximately 17,000 specialized tactile sensors, making it difficult for robots to replicate human-like manipulation and grasping skills [1][4][6] - Current humanoid robots rely on high-energy control systems to maintain balance, which leads to high energy consumption and instability, making them unsafe in real-world environments [2][4] Group 2 - Brooks believes that successful robots in the future will likely have wheels, multiple arms, and specialized sensors, rather than resembling humans, indicating a potential misallocation of billions in investment towards humanoid forms [2][5][7] - The focus should shift towards practical robotic forms that can be scaled and meet safety requirements, rather than pursuing humanoid designs that may not be viable [6][7] - The robotics industry remains a high-growth sector, with significant opportunities in embodied AI and practical robotic applications, as highlighted by Nvidia's focus on providing the computational power and platforms for robot development [7][8]
人形态”机器人遭遇梦醒时分? iRobot创始人预言:最终的机器人赢家或许“不像人类