Startups building next-generation humanoid robots see influx of investment

If you thought the future would resemble the TV show “The Jetsons,” you’re probably wondering where everyone’s flying cars are. But one element of “The Jetsons” is becoming an increasingly prominent piece of our lives: Rosie the Robot. Humanoid robots, like Rosie, have been around for decades but are seeing accelerated development from tech firms as artificial intelligence makes these human-like bots more powerful and useful — from doing work on the factory floor to folding laundry.

Source: American Inno – Startups building next-generation humanoid robots see influx of investment