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The Overhyped Reality of Humanoid Robots and AI Promises
In recent tech circles, a new humanoid robot named NEO has captured headlines and social media feeds, promising a future where robots handle chores, assist the disabled, and become integral members of our households. Advertised as a 5'6", 66-pound, four-hour battery-powered, self-charging housekeeper living right in your home, NEO is pitched as potentially the most futuristic home robot we've ever seen. Its touted capabilities include folding laundry, doing dishes, watering plants, vacuuming, and managing household organization—an automation dream for many.