Humanoid robots may first crush industries with expensive, repetitive labor and thin margins
VraserX · x · 2026-08-20
The first industry disrupted by humanoids might be unexpected: it will likely be one characterized by expensive labor, repetitive physical tasks, and thin margins. This combination essentially begs for automation.
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