Are humanoid robots ready to scrub your kitchen and take out the trash? Not quite.

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Tau Robotics offers a pilot program in San Francisco for residents to hire humanoid robots for household cleaning at $30 per hour.
The robots perform tasks such as vacuuming, cleaning kitchen counters, and taking out the trash.
Currently, these robots require remote human technicians to supervise and assist with tasks, using VR goggles.
Experts express concerns about the clumsiness, weight, and potential safety hazards of humanoid robots, especially around children.
Privacy issues arise from the robots' cameras potentially recording personal information within homes.
Tau Robotics claims full control over its collected data and plans to phase out human technicians as robots become more autonomous.
The humanoid robot market is projected to grow significantly, but widespread home adoption is estimated to be at least five to ten years away due to current limitations.

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