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Beyond the Human Form: Why iRobot Co-Founder Rodney Brooks Calls Musk’s Optimus ‘Pure Fantasy’

MIT roboticist and iRobot co-founder Rodney Brooks has challenged Elon Musk’s vision for humanoid assistants, labeling the concept of general-purpose human-like robots as impractical. Brooks argues that the future of robotics will favor functional designs, such as machines with wheels and multiple arms, over human mimicry.

Mei ChenMei Chen
February 25, 2026651 views
Beyond the Human Form: Why iRobot Co-Founder Rodney Brooks Calls Musk’s Optimus ‘Pure Fantasy’
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