Humanoids cheaper than cars could generate more value than employees
VraserX · x · 2026-08-16
This post highlights a provocative scenario: when humanoid robots cost less than a car but generate more economic value than a full-time employee for years, society will be unprepared for the consequences. It points to the potential disruptive economic impact of embodied intelligence.
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