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The future is terrifying. How many years before ice has those things chasing people down in the streets?
Never. There's absolutely no need to use humanoid robots for that, other form factors would be much more efficient.
Efficient yes, but humanoid robots are much more likely to be accepted by the general public.
If they're being used to "chase people down" I don't think acceptance by the general public is all that relevant.
If they're used to chase down people the general public doesn't like, it might even be applauded.
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