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1121redblackgo ◴[] No.45528144[source]
It's going to be wild when these things cost 30 grand, and we all start having them in our houses. Along with fusion, I think robots in the home will be the defining technology of our generation. It's been talked about and fictionalized forever, and within my lifetime I expect the economics on it to finally break through.

Equal parts terror, awe, fear, when it comes to having a robot in my home.

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zingababba ◴[] No.45528199[source]
I've skipped all the other past smart home trends, I think I'll skip this one too. I'll just do the dishes and laundry myself like I always have no biggie.
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esafak ◴[] No.45528259[source]
You wouldn't want a hand if you became infirm? In richer countries, human helpers are expensive.
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1. ileonichwiesz ◴[] No.45529206{3}[source]
Helpers may be expensive, but space is at a premium too. Imagine this thing trying to navigate a cramped studio apartment.