SMRTR TechOct 2, 2025Ars Technica

Why iRobot’s founder won’t go within 10 feet of today’s walking robots

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iRobot co-founder Rodney Brooks warns people to stay nine feet from walking humanoid robots due to dangerous kinetic energy when they fall. He predicts future "humanoid" robots will use wheels instead of legs for safety.

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