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Unitree's new G1 humanoid robot is priced at only $16,000, and looks like the type of humanoid robot that could sell in the tens of millions. (newatlas.com)
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[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago (3 children)

My argument is that humans have built our cities to be navigated best by the human form, so that in that environment it is the best form. In most terrains a quadruped form is better.

[–] wahming@monyet.cc 0 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Put it this way - does it seem like cats and dogs have any trouble navigating our environment?

[–] brlemworld@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The dog shaped robot is $70,000

[–] wahming@monyet.cc 0 points 6 months ago

Current prices are meaningless. It's not mass production or retail pricing. I doubt the components actually cost more than a few hundred dollars. It's an extremely limited niche market and prices are based on what will get them the most return on their R&D budget, not anything resembling production cost.