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Camillo discusses the psychological barriers to consumer adoption. Unlike industrial robots, home robots require high trust, safety, and low maintenance. While companies like Apple, Google, and Tesla have established brand trust, the general public remains cautious about deploying robots in their homes—particularly amid fears of privacy invasion with devices like Amazon Alexa.
He forecasts that 7 to 15 years are needed to develop fully trustworthy, scalable home robots. Big tech firms are likely to lead this charge, leveraging existing consumer trust. Notably, Camillo anticipates Asian markets—especially China—will see humanoid robots in homes sooner, possibly well before the U.S., unless restrictions are imposed.