Humanoid hard sell: Building robots for the manufacturing age

Stephen Bennington, CEO of Q5D, argues that while humanoid robots are advancing and entering industrial trials, their capabilities are often overhyped. He suggests manufacturers focus on purpose-built machines tailored to specific tasks rather than mimicking human form, as these can be more efficient and cost-effective. This approach is especially relevant when processes can be redesigned without human constraints, contrasting with the current emphasis on humanoid robots.