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Fortune
Romain Moulin

Beyond the humanoid hype: Why specialized robots will dominate the next decade

(Credit: Stanislav Kogiku/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Humanoid robots are catnip for the imagination. They dazzle at tech shows, mimicking our moves with eerie precision. I’m deeply impressed by the innovations powering robots that walk, talk, and gesture like us. They represent significant technological breakthroughs that herald exciting applications ahead.

But here's the truth: They're the wrong tool for most industrial applications today, especially in some of the biggest markets, and in particular the $11 trillion supply chain.

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