Walden Robotics says humanoids should amplify craftspeople, not replace them
adnothing · x · 2026-08-04
Walden Robotics argues practical humanoids should help craftspeople, not replace them
A post from a robotics practitioner highlights an IEEE Spectrum conversation with Russ Tedrake and Evan Ackerman about Walden Robotics' approach to humanoids.
The core argument is that practical general-purpose robots should be designed to make skilled workers more effective, not to sell a hype-driven sci-fi fantasy. The quoted idea is that robots can create workplaces where craftspeople use their expertise better, raising efficiency, productivity, and happiness at the same time.
The linked article frames Walden's humanoid robots as practical rather than flashy, and the company is also mentioned as partnering with Toyota.
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