Humanoid robots are finally hitting the mass market, and it’s wilder than I expected. Unitree is launching the R1 on AliExpress for just $4,370, which is basically the price of a high-end mountain bike. We’re talking about a full-sized humanoid that can do backflips and basic acrobatics right out of the box. While the price point is a total game-changer for tech enthusiasts and developers, I’m still scratching my head about what the average person actually does with one. Is it just a glorified, very expensive toy that can do flips in your living room, or is this the legitimate start of the 'robot in every home' era? It’s definitely cool, but without clear practical applications beyond 'looking futuristic,' it feels like we're buying the hardware before the software or the purpose is even ready. Still, seeing this on a site like AliExpress makes the sci-fi future feel uncomfortably close. #technology #gadgets #future https://thoxt.com/l/Hvr6QL 🔗