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The world is entering the era of “physical AI”: humanoid robots trained by teleoperation, tested in Tokyo, and backed by billions from tech giants. They can walk and dance, yet real-world tasks—from care work to house chores—remain challenging and costly.

The humanoid revolution is underway, but the future still needs to prove it can reliably pick up a cup.