Humanoid robots and mobility design: the post highlights that roughly 85–90%+ of U.S. manufacturing sites are single‑story and that more than 90% of operational floor area is step‑free or ADA‑compliant, suggesting most factory environments may accommodate wheeled bases. The author points out cost and tipping‑risk advantages of wheels and questions whether bipedal legs are needed in practice.
Author states an estimated 85%–90%+ of U.S. manufacturing facilities are single‑story.
Do humanoids need legs?
An estimated 85% to 90%+ of U.S. manufacturing facilities are single-story, and over 90% of operational floor space features step-free, ramped, or ADA-compliant transit paths.
Advocates will say wheeled bases are cheaper and reduce tipping risk
What do you think?