I would think that many human jobs would require well-articulated hands. Grab a wrench and tighten this. If you drop this sheet of paper, bend down and pick it up. Tie this knot.
I’ve seen Chinese robots move their arms and legs like synchronized martial artists. It’s impressive. But can they grapple? Reach out and trap a wrist or put someone in a submission hold?
I’m sure they will do this stuff eventually, but I don’t think robot workers have this level of physicality quite yet.
There is still no machine that can do crochet. The complex weaves and knots along with the required feel for the proper tension cannot be done by any advanced AI to it. There are just some things that require human touch. The same problem comes with robotic hands for amputees. They cannot quickly go from picking up an eggshell to squeezing a lemon.
“I’m sure they will do this stuff eventually, but I don’t think robot workers have this level of physicality quite yet.”
Maybe or maybe not, but give them 6 months to a year and they will.
And by the way most are probably not going to look like robots.
Meet Moya...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPcnuym_JmY
It’s impressive. But can they grapple? Reach out and trap a wrist or put someone in a submission hold? ... but I don’t think robot workers have this level of physicality quite yet.
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Yes they can right now. The dancing is to demonstrate degrees of freedom of movement. See videos above.