Robotics post argues robots should change hands by task instead of copying humans
m_wulfmeier · x · 2026-07-24
The author argues that anthropomorphism is overrated: just because humans have one hand does not mean robots should. Instead, hands should be changed based on the task, combining generality and specialization.
The accompanying image shows a robotics setup, reinforcing that the point is about robot design tradeoffs rather than a generic philosophical quip.
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