💨 Abstract

"A robot butler expert predicts that in less than five years, wealthy individuals will be able to purchase robotic butlers, primarily for novelty and status purposes. Manufacturer Exotec's founder, Romain Moulin, suspects these initial robots will have limited functionality and autonomy, similar to a high-powered Roomba. However, he questions the practicality of humanoid robots in industrial and domestic environments due to technical and safety challenges. Despite the interest, Moulin prefers interactions with humans.

Courtesy: Jen Mills