Brian Heater, TechCrunch's hardware editor and robotics expert, delves into Tesla's recent robot reveal at a robotaxi event, where Optimus bots surprised guests with their interactions, albeit remotely controlled. He discusses the booming market for humanoid robots, nearing $1 billion in funding, and the expected rise of robots in manufacturing and households. With companies like BMW and Amazon testing humanoid solutions, the conversation touches on adapting these robots for daily tasks, particularly for the elderly, and the safety standards needed for their integration.