Tiny Duck Robots May Outsell Full-Size Humanoids
bennash · x · 2026-09-01
The post discusses the market potential of tiny duck robots, arguing that people are more comfortable with cute small robots roaming their homes than full-size humanoids, which they find creepy. If trained to assist with chores like clearing toys for vacuums, sales could skyrocket, especially among families with young children.
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