Heavy-Payload Humanoid Robots Remain Rare, With Only US Vendors to Choose From

Chris Paxton notes that heavy-duty humanoids capable of 50 lb payloads remain extremely rare, with only US vendors available today. He clarifies his skepticism about Agibot is not a verdict on the company overall.

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