Fern critiques the trend of humanoid robots focusing on performance art, stating that practical capabilities are more vital for real-world applications. He notes the recent robot race showcased various bipedal designs, highlighting how creativity in strategy and engineering can lead to success. The race participants, while varying in size and design, demonstrated that consistent, stable performance might outweigh flashy abilities. As the field evolves, companies are expected to shift focus toward valuable functionalities, reflecting a growing demand for practical applications in robotics.
Fern emphasizes that while capabilities like dancing may capture attention, they fail to illustrate the practical utility of humanoid robots in real-world applications, highlighting the need for more useful benchmarks.
In the recent race, robots showcased diverse designs, with the tallest emerging victorious by adopting strategies that emphasized stability and support, demonstrating the creativity in robotics engineering.
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