The humanoid frenzy that began in 2023 continued throughout 2024. This year, six of our most popular 10 stories were about or mentioned humanoid robots. In addition to falling robot sales in North America, our readers were also interested in growing robotics communities in the U.S. and big trade shows. When will humanoid robots be ready for household chores? While many robotics experts take a long view on the topic, 1X Technologies unveiled the NEO Beta prototype of its humanoid as it prepared for pilot deployments in select homes The company has been working on humanoids for more than a decade and has been an innovator since the introduction of the EVE robot, a predecessor to NEO, in 2017. For decades, the Chicagoland area has played a pivotal role in U.S. manufacturing capability. Unfortunately, the once-strong bastion of manufacturing and fabrication has lost much of its fervor following years of economic stagnation, outmigration, and a declining tax base. However, as the global marketplace continues to evolve, American manufacturers must contend with an aging ownership base, greater competition, a more even playing field, and a severe labor shortage

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