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CandyCoatedHrtShapes t1_j9vgfwk wrote

Reply to comment by sooprvylyn in Almost 40% of domestic tasks could be done by robots ‘within decade’ by altmorty

Economies of scale. Once they become mass produced it’ll become much cheaper.

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sooprvylyn t1_j9vlme4 wrote

Sure, but still not something the average family will be able to afford anytime soon(probably not in your lifetime), especially as most families dont have human labor costs, like maids, to offset the cost of a complex robot(or multiple single purpose robots).

The complexity of these things will be almost like a car, and the components will not be cheap printed circuitboards and screens in a plastic housing like cell phones or computers. They will have a LOT of precision moving parts requiring regular maintenance and repair. Dont plan on having Rosie from the Jetsons unless you are pretty rich.

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CandyCoatedHrtShapes t1_j9vly0b wrote

We’re probably 10 years or less away from a singularity.

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sooprvylyn t1_j9vmcot wrote

A digital singularity wont eliminate the cost of manufacturing physical compenents out of raw materials, transporting those raw marerials, and finished products, or other costs associated with actual robots.

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CandyCoatedHrtShapes t1_j9vmg9i wrote

It absolutely will.

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sooprvylyn t1_j9vmk6g wrote

I work in manufacturing and have for iver 20 years.....you have no idea what you are talking about.

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CandyCoatedHrtShapes t1_j9vmmu1 wrote

Either do you bro.

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sooprvylyn t1_j9vre5x wrote

Except that i have actual experience with producing a product, which a robot would be. I am intimately familliar with manufacturing and materials costs, transportation, qc and compliance testing, safety testing and all the other fun shit that goes into making consumer goods.

I probably have a slightly better bead on the situation than you do, bro

You think you got it figured cuz you got a C in Econ 101?

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