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In Joanna Stern's detailed test with the robot, every task—be it opening doors, carrying objects, or unloading the dishwasher—was executed via teleoperation. Only two scenes are genuinely autonomous, involving the robot opening a door on command and picking up a harmless cup. These limited autonomous actions pale dramatically compared to the advertised capabilities.
The Chasm Between Promise and Product
This discrepancy signals a broader issue prevalent across the AI and robotics industry: the tendency to sell the dream before the product is ready. Many companies unveil ambitious prototypes or concept videos highlighting what a product could achieve, but these often bear little relation to what the product can actually do today.