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Milestones and Intermediate Tasks: Instead of expecting a single, all-encompassing humanoid robot, phased approaches might be more realistic. For example, robots capable of taking out the trash, watering plants, or assisting with specific household chores could serve as intermediate steps. These tasks are more narrowly scoped but would still require significant advances in hardware reliability, software control, and sensory perception.
Analog Continuous Monetization: The conversation posits that humanoids may be more economically viable if their capabilities grow gradually and they monetize specific tasks incrementally, similar to a handyman robot that improves over time rather than a fully autonomous, multi-functional workforce.