Why bet on humanoid robots? One hardware design for all tasks
ChongZzZhang · x · 2026-08-19
In a debate about specialized robots vs. general platforms, ChongZzZhang explains the core logic behind humanoid robots: the bet is that a single hardware design can serve all tasks. He emphasizes that hardware and software are co-designed, making the act of equipping a new limb fundamentally different from installing a new game on a PC.
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