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Despite advancements showcased by companies such as Figure AI, Tesla, and Unitree, the widespread adoption of humanoid robots for everyday household chores remains a distant prospect. While demonstrations exhibit impressive capabilities, significant technical and economic barriers must be overcome before these robots can reliably handle tasks like tidying and laundry in our homes. The debate continues: is a humanoid design the optimal approach, or will specialized robotic solutions ultimately prove more practical for specific domestic duties? The discussion originated on Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1oico2t/when_will_humanoid_robots_actually_help_with/