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Humanoid robots deployed for apartment cleaning in US

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new service in San Francisco uses humanoid robots for apartment cleaning at $30 per hour.
  • The robots, from Tau Robotics, can vacuum, dust, and take out trash.
  • Human operators remotely control the robots, as the machines are not yet capable of independent task completion.

A novel cleaning service has launched in San Francisco, employing humanoid robots to tidy up apartments. For $30 per hour, clients can have a robot from Tau Robotics visit their home to perform tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.

However, this "advanced" startup comes with a significant caveat: the robots are currently operated by humans remotely using artificial intelligence. The humanoid robots themselves are not yet capable of independently completing these household chores.

Alex Koch, the company's director, stated that the service aims to expand the home cleaning market, targeting individuals who have not previously used domestic help. Despite the technological progress, many experts remain skeptical about the project's immediate viability.

They point out that even with advancements, performing everyday household tasks remains a complex challenge for robots. The service represents an interesting step in robotics but highlights the current limitations in achieving true domestic automation.

The service is aimed at expanding the home cleaning market and is designed for those who have not previously used the help of housekeepers.

— Alex KochThe director of Tau Robotics explaining the company's market strategy.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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