The Impact Of Humanoid Robots On Humanity

This article examines the rapid advancement of humanoid robots and their profound implications for society, economics, and human psychology.

• •Modern humanoid robots like Figure AI's Figure 02 and Tesla's Optimus are now deployed in real factories, handling complex manufacturing tasks powered by AI systems like Helix and GR00T.
• •These robots can learn through observation—watching humans perform tasks like folding laundry or sorting parts—and then replicate and improve those actions autonomously.
• •Over the next 10-20 years, humanoid robots are expected to transition from factories to retail stores, hospitals, and eventually households, with artificial skin and facial expressions making them nearly indistinguishable from humans.
• •Positive impacts include automating dangerous and monotonous work (3D jobs), addressing aging populations in developed countries, and potentially creating a world of abundant, affordable goods.