So I’m slowly becoming aware of a plethora of humanoid robot companies - like Figure AI, Tesla’s Optimus, and the Neo robot from 1x among others. The more I see these robots the more I’m starting to think creating a non-creepy humanoid robot might be impossible. Even if we get to a point where humanoid robots cease to be creepy because they so accurately pass for people, I’m not sure a world where I’m unable to tell human from robot is one I want to live in…I think a new form factor is needed…maybe just a silent drone with arms…like a floating octopus?
Someone tell Sequoia I just came up with the next Apple :)