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The All-In Podcast · July 28, 2026 · 1h 8m

The $1/Hour Worker: Four Robotics CEOs on Humanoids at Home, China's Threat, and the End of Dangerous Jobs

The All-In Podcast hosts a panel of four robotics CEOs exploring the rapid commercialization of humanoid and quadruped robots. ANYbotics' Dr. Péter Fankhauser explains why his company bet on dog-like quadrupeds over humanoids for industrial use and slams the idea of armed robot dogs. Neo's Bernt Børnich announces plans to ship the Neo humanoid in 2026 as an open developer platform and predicts robots will build other robots within three years. Boston Dynamics' Amanda McMaster reveals Spot as the most deployed robot on earth while Atlas pushes the frontier, and she voices concerns about Chinese robotics security risks. Agility Robotics' Jonathan Hurst argues that advances in AI, sensors, and batteries finally make humanoid robots commercially viable after a century of false starts, and discusses the timeline for robots outnumbering humans on factory floors.

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Novel

Neo Ships in 2026 as an Open Robot Platform00:15:01
Bernt Børnich announces that the Neo humanoid will begin shipping in 2026 and will be an open platform for third-party developers.
Why This Time Is Different for Humanoids After 100 Years of False Starts00:47:14
Jonathan Hurst argues that converging technologies have finally solved the fundamental barriers that stymied humanoid robots for a century.

Highlights

ANYbotics Bets on Four-Legged Dogs, Not Humanoids00:00:57
Dr. Péter Fankhauser explains why ANYbotics deliberately chose to develop four-legged robot dogs instead of humanoid robots.
China's Armed Robot Dogs Are 'Stupid and Risky'00:13:18
Fankhauser slams the idea of mounting weapons on agile quadruped robots, calling it reckless and dangerous.
Spot Is the Most Deployed Robot on Earth, Atlas Is the Most Capable00:33:45
Amanda McMaster states that Boston Dynamics' Spot has the largest real-world deployment footprint of any robot, while Atlas pushes the limits of humanoid capability.

Editorial

Chinese Robotics Pose Security Risks00:42:36
McMaster highlights the growing security concerns around Chinese-made humanoid robots operating in sensitive environments.
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