The dream of deploying humanoid robots in every home has created a new type of job. The only requirements are a head strap, a smartphone and a list of chores.
With the evolution of artificial intelligence, humanoid robots have become the latest frontier in the race to dominate advanced technology. Robot makers are rolling out a succession of new models that can walk, dance and fight with increasing agility.
But the holy grail of the burgeoning industry – a general-purpose robot that can work in shops, offices and homes – needs a vast amount of data to learn how to safely and effectively replace humans.