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Social robotics expert Naomi Fitter on why humanoid robots are reaching a tipping point

Social robotics expert Naomi Fitter on why humanoid robots are reaching a tipping point
NPR Technology Saturday 22 August 2026, 11:43 UTC By Scott Simon 1 min read
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Social robotics expert Naomi Fitter on why humanoid robots are reaching a tipping point Social robotics expert Naomi Fitter on why humanoid robots are reaching a tipping point Audio will be available later today. Robots that resemble human beings – known as humanoids – are on the rise. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Naomi Fitter from Oregon State University about what's driving the advances in the technology.

Social robotics expert Naomi Fitter on why humanoid robots are reaching a tipping point Social robotics expert Naomi Fitter on why humanoid robots are reaching a tipping point Audio will be available later today. Robots that resemble human beings – known as humanoids – are on the rise. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Naomi Fitter from Oregon State University about what's driving the advances in the technology.
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