Are humanoid robots all hype?

One of Tesla's humanoid "Optimus" robots distributes popcorn during a presentation at the Mall of Berlin on December 20, 2025. | Christoph Soeder/picture alliance via Getty Images Humanoid robots have been everywhere lately. They’re running half-marathons in Beijing. They’re chasing wild boars off the streets of Warsaw. They’re getting put to work as airport baggage handlers, waste sorters, and

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