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Humanoid robotics, through a critical lens.


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Two segments. Three minutes. Every Tuesday.

Segment 01
The Signal

One sharp observation about something that matters — usually the thing the press release worked hardest to bury.


Segment 02
Below The Fold

One story the industry under-reported. Usually the one without a demo video attached.


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A Human Beat Figure's Robot by 0.04 Seconds. CEO Says It Won't Last.

May 26, 2026

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A Human Beat Figure's Robot by 0.04 Seconds. CEO Says It Won't Last.

A human intern beat Figure AI's robots at warehouse sorting by 192 packages. But the human got mandated breaks and the robots took none. The gap is closing.



Past Issues

A Human Beat Figure's Robot by 0.04 Seconds. CEO Says It Won't Last.

A human intern beat Figure AI's robots at warehouse sorting by 192 packages. But the human got mandated breaks and the robots took none. The gap is closing.

May 26, 2026

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3 min read

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