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This phenomenon is reminiscent of the recent wave of AI gadgets like the Humane Pin, Rabbit R1, or even certain Apple AI promises—all announced with high expectations but shipping products far from the idealized visions. Investors and early adopters are lured by the vision, but in practice, these products often require extensive beta testing, shape-shifting as development progresses, and significant user input.
Why Are Companies Doing This?
The core reason ties back to how consumer adoption and development cycles work. For complex AI-powered home robots, creating a fully autonomous system capable of adapting to all household variables—and performing human-level chores—is exceedingly difficult.