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app134 • yesterday at 8:07 PM • 2 replies • view on HN

The world is already designed for the humanoid for factor. Instead of designing 1001 specialized robots, why not design one that can already use the stuff we have lying around?


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whazor • today at 8:13 AM

I want a robot that can do the most amount of stuff with the least amount of moving parts.

Do robots really need legs? Wheels seem better.

adrian_b • yesterday at 10:07 PM

A robot can fit in environments designed for humans, while still being enhanced.

For instance with wheels on the legs (so that the legs are used only for stairs or for stepping over obstacles) and with at least 3 arms. Only 2 arms are frequently insufficient for many tasks, when you do not have a mate to help you.

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