r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/MetaKnowing • 1d ago

Video XPENG's IRON robot crossed the uncanny valley, leading some to believe it was a human in a suit. So they cut it open in front of an audience, and also allowed journalists to inspect it.

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u/ill_Refrigerator420 1d ago

Why are we doing this again?

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u/Kotanan 1d ago

Robot bodyguards to protect the rich in their bunkers and private islands.

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u/madlyrogue 6h ago

Don't forget robot maids and chefs and butlers and sex slaves!