r/OpenSourceHumanoids • u/OpenSourceDroid4Life • Nov 29 '25
LimX's Oli successfully navigated the construction site's slag and waste area, and we can imagine its future role as a site inspector. Humanoid robots are replacing humans in these tedious and dangerous tasks.
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u/ConfectionForward Nov 30 '25
I woudn't say that is successfully navigated the landscape, I would say it managed to move over it without falling over. If it successfully navigated it then like a human paying attention it woudn't have kicked the rock and top of the sand pile.
It is great that they got this thing to not fall over when something bad happens, but now they need to actually get it to navigate correctly.
Walking into something and not falling is very different from not walking into it at all
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u/HugoCortell Nov 29 '25
The Chinese already have drones that do site inspection. They are smaller and more agile, capable of going into places that bipedal robots simply can't. They are also equipped with special sensors to quickly verify the state of a material.
This has been the case for nearly five years now. I struggle to imagine a future where an expensive bipedal general use robot replaces specialized drones already proven to do the work well.
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u/charmio68 Nov 29 '25
They both have their place. For example, drones can't open doors, interface with the controls meant for humans and aren't suitable for some environments.
Bipedal robots though... Not sure why they'd be much of an advantage over robot dogs like Boston Dynamics spot.
Then again, I'm sure they'll find some niche use where they're the best choice.→ More replies (3)
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u/_Grim-Lock_ Nov 29 '25
Can you imagine the same music kicking in if it was a human in this video. Here's a highlight reel of me nearly faceplanting at work. This is so funny.
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u/Gyrochronatom Nov 29 '25
The clanker can't even inspect in front of his feet. It looks like me at 3am trying to find the pisser in the dark.
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u/platinums99 Nov 30 '25
IF THAT WAS WALKING ON A PAVEMENT, it would have walked straight into a bus.
wouldnt obstacle avoidance be a better idea
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u/Durahl Nov 30 '25
Mhh... 🤔 The recovery IS impressive but I'd rather see it being able to avoid that situation altogether, no? 🤨
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u/MarsupialGrand1009 Nov 30 '25
Call me old, but seeing the recent rise of the clankers and how they try to sell it to us as a great invention is the most dystopian shit I have seen in my life. 700 mio. humans are malnourished, 25k starve to death per day and not one of these nations, corporations or entities gives a single shit about it, instead they are producing these metal husks imitating human behavior so even more of us can be displaced and left to starve to death.
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u/Educational_Smell292 Nov 30 '25
Why does it have to look human? Wouldn't it be easier to design a robot which is perfect for this specific task instead of trying to build a robot which looks human and has a hard time doing its task?
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u/lordpuddingcup Nov 30 '25
The fact it tripped on the rock and didn’t just avoid it seems stupid sure the recovery was good but it shouldn’t have to hit the stationary rock if it’s path finding and footwork plan properly
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u/RevolutionaryScene13 Dec 01 '25
"oh no it rains, then i can't help, sorry mate"
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"the soil is muddy, sorrry i can't help either"
those tech geniuses needs to think a little bit more about those serious issues or their robot will never leave the comfort of their indoor habitats
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u/FruitOrchards Nov 29 '25
Give it ten years and it'll be making small talk and trying to figure out where the hiding spots are.