Navigating Robotics: Reality vs. Representation

This chapter explores the current landscape of household robotics, scrutinizing the gap between perceived and actual capabilities due to deceptive marketing practices. It discusses the technical details of robotic movement and balance, especially the challenges of teleoperation and the realism of robotic demonstrations. Through specific examples, including a cautionary tale involving a humanoid robot, the chapter highlights both the progress and the risks present in the field of robotics.