Humanoid Robots: Walking Among Us

It sounded like sci-fi, but in 2026, it's a logistics reality. General Purpose Humanoid Robots are deploying in factories worldwide.

Why Human-Shaped?

Why not wheels? Because our world is built for humans. Stairs, door handles, tools, shelves—a humanoid robot can slot into existing infrastructure without rebuilding the factory.

Current Capabilities

• Tesla Optimus Gen 3: Can fold laundry, sort battery cells, and walk over uneven terrain.
• Figure 02: Integrated with OpenAI, it can speak and understand complex verbal commands ("Clean up that spill and put the trash out").

The question is no longer "if" but "how many". Analysts suggest a 1:1 ratio of humans to robots in manufacturing by 2030.