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The conversation underscores that if a humanoid robot can simply step behind a vehicle's wheel and operate it, the difficulty level skyrockets. Unlike robo taxis, which primarily need to navigate roads replete with vehicles and pedestrians—environments that are heavily engineered and constrained—humanoid robots must contend with vastly more complex and unpredictable real-world environments.
Environment Variability: Humanoid robots must operate in environments teeming with diverse objects, varying surfaces, and an enormous number of dynamic interactions. For instance, recognizing and manipulating dozens of different object types, from tools to household items, introduces an order of magnitude greater complexity compared to a vehicle recognizing other cars and pedestrians.