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Despite the excitement, major hurdles remain. Tasks like folding laundry or cleaning are still in the "proof-of-concept" phase—they lack the reliability, speed, and finesse needed for economic viability in real-world environments. Moreover, the engineering effort required to customize and train each task could be prohibitively high.
Additionally, scaling up from small-batch pilots to large factories involves ensuring robustness, safety, and cost-effectiveness, which remains a daunting prospect for all players. The question of how much engineering time and training data will be needed per task** is central to assessing their potential.