Humanoid robots may look close in demos, but households still face major hardware, safety, and trust gaps before these machines belong in the home.

RISE Robotics CEO Hiten Sonpal explains why he believes practical home humanoids remain 10–20 years away, what industrial robotics can already do, and why a safe robot must know when to stop and ask for help.

IN THIS EPISODE
- Why robotics hype can outrun real deployment timelines, testing, and customer value
- How fluid-free actuation, energy use, maintenance, and narrow industrial applications differ from general-purpose humanoids
- What to ask before trusting an AI-controlled machine: what does it do when confidence or context is missing?

ABOUT THE GUEST
Hiten Sonpal is the CEO of RISE Robotics and a robotics-and-automation executive with prior leadership experience at iRobot, Electric Sheep Robotics, and Mowbot. RISE develops Beltdraulic fluid-free electric actuation for heavy machinery; product-performance and forecast claims in this episode remain attributed to Hiten and RISE unless independently sourced below.

RISE Robotics: https://www.riserobotics.com/
Hiten Sonpal at RISE: https://www.riserobotics.com/team
Hiten on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiten-sonpal/

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SOURCES
RISE Robotics — Hiten Sonpal and team:
https://www.riserobotics.com/team

RISE Robotics — GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for Strongest Robotic Arm Prototype, reporting a 7,015-pound lift:
https://www.riserobotics.com/press/rise-robotics-sets-guinness-world-records-title-for-strongest-robotic-arm

RISE Robotics — TACFI / U.S. Air Force program announcement:
https://www.riserobotics.com/press/tacfi-to-advance-superjammer-vehicle-for-demonstration-in-operational-environment-MrrgZ-k3ce2

CNN — humanoid robot accidentally kicked a child during a martial-arts performance at a Chinese amusement park; state-linked reports said the child was unharmed and the show was suspended:
https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/09/world/video/humanoid-robot-kick-kid-china-hnk-vrtc-digvid

Disclosure: Hiten's 10–20-year home-humanoid timeline, product performance comparisons, maintenance estimates, market-size statements, fundraising figures, and five-year business projections are attributed claims from the interview. They are not guarantees or investment advice.

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00:00 The experience behind the robotics reality check
02:10 Why home humanoids are still years away
04:40 Ship faster by doing less
14:41 From exosuit to fluid-free actuation
23:59 Why RISE chose crowdfunding over VC
27:59 The childhood obsession that became a career
34:15 AI's black-box and safety problems
48:53 RISE Robotics' five-year vision

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Cult icon SHERI MOON ZOMBIE unveils debut single and video "I Love My Robot." Limited edition picture disc vinyl featuring "I Love My Robot" on Side A and @RobZombie "Sir Lord Acid Wolfman" on Side B available for pre-order. Only 600 copies worldwide. Out October 30, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

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Cult icon, actress, designer, and longtime horror favorite SHERI MOON ZOMBIE expands her creative universe today with the release of her debut single and music video, "I Love My Robot." Helmed by acclaimed producer Zeuss and accompanied by a video directed by ROB ZOMBIE, the track blends retro sci-fi, playful camp, and infectious hooks into an irresistibly offbeat anthem that is unmistakably SHERI.

Equal parts tongue-in-cheek and surprisingly timely, "I Love My Robot" offers a witty take on life in an increasingly algorithm-driven world. Beneath its infectious energy and B-movie charm, the song celebrates imagination, individuality, and the simple joy of thinking for yourself. It's a playful reminder that while technology may make life easier, nothing can replace genuine creativity or human connection.

Coinciding with today's release, Nuclear Blast has launched pre-orders for an exclusive 12-inch picture disc featuring "I Love My Robot" on Side A and Rob Zombie's "Sir Lord Acid Wolfman" on Side B. Limited to just 600 copies worldwide (500 US / 100 EU), the one-time pressing is scheduled for release on October 30, making it an essential collector's item for fans of the Zombie universe.

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"I LOVE MY ROBOT" LYRICS

AI AI
I don’t need your AI
AI AI
You’re a vampire suckin me dry uh
Give me a book to read
You can’t have my brain to feed uh
What’s my color
I need to know
I gotta pick a shirt for the show
But But But But
I love my robot
I love my roomba
It cleans my floor
And it it goes a zoom a X2
AI AI
I don’t need your AI
AI AI
Your a vampire suckin me dry uh
I’ll scribe my own song this very night
Don’t type words out for me it just ain’t right uh
I don’t like the shows you suggest
I pick my programs cos I know me best
But But But But
I love my robot
I love my roomba
It cleans my floor
And it it goes a zoom a X2
Words per minute are 60 plus
but I can voice it now without a fuss uh
Newsie reporters would give us the scoop
Now only cogs are singing the blues
BUT BUT BUT BUT
CHORUS X2

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China's New $1,000 AI Humanoid Robots Are Taking Over the US Market

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South Korea just completed its first naval combat experiment with a humanoid robot serving as a ship’s helmsman (!!!)

In today’s Humanoid Daily, we also cover Agibot’s planned multi-billion-dollar IPO, the surge in Physical AI funding with more than $23 billion invested so far this year, and why one robotics founder believes humanoids could have their own “ChatGPT moment” by 2028.

Today’s stories:

- South Korea tests humanoid robot helmsman aboard a naval vessel
- Agibot prepares for a Hong Kong IPO worth up to US$6.4 billion
- Physical AI startups have raised more than US$23 billion in 2026
- Galbot predicts a ChatGPT-style breakthrough for humanoid robots by 2028

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Elon Musk Drops Massive UPDATE On Tesla Bot Optimus!

Tesla Bot Optimus receives major new updates as Elon Musk confirms Optimus Gen 3 production, reveals early details about Optimus Gen 4, and explains Tesla's expanding humanoid robot strategy.
Discover how Tesla Bot Optimus is evolving through the new Optimus Academy, AI training with real-world data and videos, custom chips, supply-chain expansion, and Tesla's first dedicated robot production line. If you follow Tesla, Elon Musk, AI, robotics, or future automation, this video breaks down what these announcements could mean for mass production and the future of humanoid robots.

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A more natural, stable human-robot interaction is here. Wherever you're from, just start the conversation — Oli is ready to listen, understand, and respond.

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NASA's space exploration technology continues to generate innovations for everyday life, from batteries to robotics. The 19th Australian Space Forum in Adelaide explores future Mars missions, quantum clock technology for telecommunications, and food production capabilities for long-term space habitation.

Humanoid robots are experiencing rapid production growth, particularly in China, where 100,000 units have been built this year, while new AI-powered thermal imaging systems are being trialled on NSW roads to detect wildlife and prevent animal strikes.

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Humanoid robots are suddenly everywhere - dancing, boxing, running marathons and even attempting surgery. China leads the charge, manufacturing the vast majority of the world's humanoid robots.

But beyond the viral videos, are these machines actually useful?

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Why has China emerged as the global leader in robot manufacturing? How is AI transforming what robots can do? And can countries like the US, Japan, and Germany keep pace?

In this episode, host Mariko Oi speaks to BBC’s Beijing correspondent Stephen McDonell and BBC’s cyber correspondent Joe Tidy about whether humanoid robots are finally becoming practical.

From robot butlers and factory workers to surgeons and carers, we explore how close we really are to living alongside humanoid robots and whether today's machines are groundbreaking technology or simply impressive demonstrations.

00:00 Introduction
01:20 How widely are robots used in everyday life in China?
02:02 Robots serving customers in Chinese restaurants
03:18 How close are we to having truly useful domestic robots?
04:57 Do humanoid robots need to look like humans?
08:35 How are autonomous robots trained?
10:57 China becomes a leader in the humanoid robot industry
12:35 Where does the US stand in the humanoid robot race?
14:20 Are other countries far behind?
15:35 When will humanoid robots become truly useful in our daily lives?

This episode was recorded on 20 July 2026.

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Sky News host Danica De Giorgio says AI robots being used in classrooms are a “disaster” waiting to happen.

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