Embodied robot adoption could mirror Ford Model T's rapid rise
chris_j_paxton · x · 2026-08-17
Citing historical data, Chris Paxton notes that cars went from rare in 1908 to being in 54% of households by 1927. He argues embodied robots just need their 'Model T' moment for rapid adoption.
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