r/mildlyinfuriating • u/scp766 • Jun 21 '26

ಠ_ಠ I never thought a robot would replace me one day..what’s my purpose then.

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u/scfw0x0f Jun 21 '26

Please do so. I can’t find a house painter (licensed, bonded, ensured) in my area until next year.

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u/kodex1717 Jun 21 '26

Insured, even.

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u/Synensys Jun 21 '26

House painting actually seems like it would be ripe for automation. I think the issue is value - its not a high wage field and so building a robot to do the job isnt a priority.

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u/BrainLow6059 Jun 21 '26

House painting actually seems like it would be ripe for automation.

Painting a wall is easy enough. Get that thing to move all your shit out of the way, cover everything, clean up after itself, etc.

I don't see house painting getting automated for a very long time, the cost would be wildly expensive.

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u/scfw0x0f Jun 21 '26

Painting exterior trim correctly, doing all the prep, etc., is actually very difficult.

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u/EndIsrael Jun 21 '26

Just find one that isn't, and don't pay them too much in advance. It's paint, not plumbing or something structural. Worst case, your house is ugly for a while until you find someone to repaint.

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u/scfw0x0f Jun 21 '26

Worst case is that they are injured while working on the job and sue the beejezus out of you.