Dishwasher beats humanoids: 10 years in heat, grease and steam vs one folded towel
_Stocko_ · x · 2026-09-10
A widely shared quip argues the dishwasher is a better robot than most robots: it works in heat, water, grease, steam and food debris for a decade, while humanoids demo folding a single towel. Replies agree that for real chores, purpose-built machines still crush general-purpose humanoids — a sharp jab at the gap between humanoid robot hype and practical utility.
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